Rainforest Paperbark Cicada
Telmapsalta sp. (cf. hackeri)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
639.
Fore wing length:
16–18 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Presently known only from the
Kuranda Range in north-east
Queensland. Adults occur
during December and January.
Notable localities:
Kuranda.
Habitat:
Gallery forest and rainforest
ecotones.
Calling song and behaviour:
Song not known. Adults fly to
light. They are presumed to
occur on the upper branches
and stems of Myrtaceae trees
amongst rainforest vegetation.
Similar species:
Paperbark Cicada (species
complex).
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent