Rose Gum Squeaker
Popplepsalta sp. (cf. rubristrigata)
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Male
Other name(s):
Rose Gum Tree-buzzer.
Species number (TNS):
428.
Fore wing length:
13–19 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
South-eastern Queensland and
eastern New South Wales, from
the Blackbutt Range south to
Mardi near Newcastle. Late
September to March.
Notable localities:
Mt Mee, Mt Nebo, Border
Ranges National Park,
Arrawarra.
Habitat:
Populations occur in tall open
forest and wet sclerophyll forest,
most often in association with
Eucalyptus grandis and possibly
also E. saligna.
Calling song and behaviour:
A soft, continuous hiss,
occasionally broken and
interrupted by a sharp single
note before continuing. Adults sit
on the main trunk of these
smooth-barked eucalypts, often
high up, where they tend to
remain static.
Similar species:
Southern Red-eyed Squeaker;
also has some similarity to Red
Squeaker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
Habitat