Nullarbor Grass Buzzer
Adelia sp. 703
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Male
Species number (TNS):
703.
Fore wing length:
14–18 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Found in the Nullarbor from
near Balladonia east to south-
west South Australia and in the
lower Murray region of south-
east South Australia. Adults
occur from September to
Febuary.
Notable localities:
Balladonia (Simon lab),
Madura, Purnong (A. Stolarski).
Habitat:
Open grassland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A buzz of about five seconds
duration, repeated regularly.
Calling males sit on grass
stems.
Similar species:
None; a distinctive cicada.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat