Northern Brigalow Blackwing
Gudanga adamsi Moulds, 1996
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Species number (TNS):
138.
Fore wing length:
14–18 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Restricted to the brigalow belt of
inland central Queensland from
Moranbah south to Taroom and
Injune and west to Tambo. Adults
occur from October to February.
Notable localities:
Blackwater, Wyseby.
Habitat:
Eucalypt, particularly Dawson
Gum (Eucalyptus cambageana)
and/or Brigalow (Acacia
harpophylla) woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
Adults sit on the main trunks of
trees where they camouflage
effectively against dark-coloured
bark. Males are wary and will fly
away when disturbed.
Similar species:
Southern Brigalow Blackwing.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Habitat