Thomson River Grass-shaker
Xeropsalta thomsoni Ewart, 2018
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Male
Species number (TNS):
344, 633.
Fore wing length:
11–13 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Known from the floodplain of the
Thomson River south-west of
Longreach and the Diamantina
River at Birdsville in Queensland,
extending south to the Bulloo
Overflow in New South Wales
and west to the Cooper Creek
drainage system east of Lake
Eyre in South Australia. Adults
have been observed during
January and February.
Notable localities:
Birdsville, Jundah (A. Ewart).
Habitat:
Alluvial grasslands and open
floodplains occupied by Lignum
(Muehlenbeckia florulenta).
Calling song and behaviour:
A simple maraca-like series of
phrases. Adults have been found
sitting on the stems of Lignum
and on grass and forbs.
Similar species:
Simpson Desert Grass-shaker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Above recording provided by A. Ewart
