Black Sandplain Buzzer
Myopsalta chrysopedia Popple, 2017
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Species number (TNS):
683.
Fore wing length:
17–18 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Found in the south-west of
western Australia from Laverton
south to Salmon Gums, east to
Balladonia and Cape Arid
National Park. Occurrences are
highly localised, with adults
being present from September
to January.
Notable localities:
Cave Rock, Mt Ragged.
Habitat:
Open shrubland and mallee on
sand plains.
Calling song and behaviour:
Unknown.
Similar species:
Eastern Mallee Buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
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