Western Clicker
Kobonga apicata (Ashton, 1914)
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Previously referred to as
Cicadetta apicata.
Species number (TNS):
166.
Fore wing length:
22–30 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
The southern quarter of the
Northern Territory, south from the
eastern section of the Tanami
Track and central west Western
Australia between Mount Magnet
and Tom Price. Adults occur from
December to February.
Habitat:
Acacia scrubland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A distinctive clicking and buzzing
call. Adults sit on the main trunks,
upper branches and stems of
acacias, as well as other trees
and large shrubs.
Similar species:
Callitris Clicker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Female