Southern Ticking Ambertail
Yoyetta sp. (cf. tristrigata)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
484.
Fore wing length:
23–28 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From Adelaide in South Australia
east through southern New
South Wales and the Australian
Capital Territory to Talleganda
National Park and north to
Grenfell. A population also
potentially occurs further north in
New South Wales, in the Ballina
district. Adults occur from
October to January.
Notable localities:
Canberra, Adelaide.
Habitat:
Eucalypt woodland and adjacent
parkland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A series of sharp ticks, often
produced whilst in flight. When
calling males are stationary,
occasionally a short, soft chirp is
produced at the end of the bout
of ticking. Adults sit on the upper
branches and stems of
eucalypts.
Similar species:
Clicking Ambertail, Zipping
Ambertail.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Female
