Eastern Mallee Buzzer
Myopsalta riverina Popple, 2017
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Male
Species number (TNS):
677.
Fore wing length:
15–16 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Presently known only from
remnant mallee areas east of
Goolgowi in southern New
South Wales. Adults have been
observed during November.
Notable localities:
Rankins Springs.
Habitat:
This species appears to be
associated with mallee
woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
Short (1 second), high-pitched
buzzing notes with even
amplitude, interspersed with soft
ticking. Singing occurs during
periods of sunshine. Adults
perch on the upper branches of
mallee eucalypts. This species
is wary and difficult to observe.
Similar species:
Black Brigalow Buzzer, Black
Acacia Buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
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