Mt Ainslie Buzzer
Myopsalta majurae Popple, 2017
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Male
Species number (TNS):
676.
Fore wing length:
16–17 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Restricted to the areas of
woodland in the north-eastern
part of Canberra in the
Australian Capital Territory and
and near Mudgee in New
South Wales. Occurrences are
highly localised, with adults
being recorded only during
December and January.
Notable localities:
Mt Majura, Mt Ainslie,
Windamere Dam.
Habitat:
Open woodland where adults
occur in the foliage of trees
and shrubs.
Calling song and behaviour:
A series of brief buzzing notes,
interrupted regularly by a quick
“ur-chip” note.
Similar species:
Bassian Buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
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