Darwin Tree-buzzer
Palapsalta sp. (cf. eyrei)
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Male
Species number (TNS):
645.
Fore wing length:
13–18 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
The western half of the Top End
of the Northern Territory from
Darwin south-east to Elsey
National Park. Also found in the
Kimberley region of Western
Australia. Adults are present
from November to February.
Notable localities:
Charles Darwin National Park,
Galvan’s Gorge (Simon lab).
Habitat:
Savannah woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
Phrases comprising a single
buzzing note followed by a
series of short chirps, with
several repeats. Each phrase
lasts 1.5 seconds. Adults sit on
the upper branches of eucalypts.
Similar species:
Yellow Tree-buzzer, Lime Tree-
buzzer, Pilbara Tree-buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Female
