Black Casuarina Ticker
Platypsalta sp. 361
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Male
Species number (TNS):
361.
Fore wing length:
12–14 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Eastern Queensland, from the
Blackdown Tableland south to
near Inglewood. Adults occur
from October to December.
Notable localities:
Columboola.
Habitat:
Open forest and woodland,
typically in association with
She-Oaks (Allocasuarina spp.).
Calling song and behaviour:
Short, high frequency, repetitive
chirping. Adults typically sit high
up on the main trunks and
upper branches of She-Oaks.
Similar species:
None; a distinctive cicada.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
