Pale Spinifex Cicada
Burbunga albofasciata Distant, 1907
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Species number (TNS):
028.
Fore wing length:
21–24 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Mainly inland areas of north
Western Australia, the Northern
Territory and western
Queensland. Adults have been
observed between August and
February.
Notable localities:
Tom Price, Kununurra (M.S.
Moulds), Alexandria.
Habitat:
Populations occur in grassland,
including spinifex.
Calling song and behaviour:
A buzzing call. Adults sit on the
stems of grass where they
remain fairly sedentary.
Similar species:
Spinifex Buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent