Paperbark Tree-buzzer
Nanopsalta basalis (Goding and Froggatt, 1904)
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Male
Previously known as
Pauropsalta basalis.
Species number (TNS):
447.
Fore wing length:
12–16 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
In the tropical coastal and
subcoastal regions of northern
Queensland from Weipa south to
Mackay. It can be found from
October to February.
Notable localities:
Mount Garnet, Proserpine.
Habitat:
This species prefers to inhabit
paperbark forests, but will
sometimes occur in other
woodlands.
Calling song and behaviour:
A distinctive call with a long note
followed by a rapid series of
shorter notes. Each phrase is
repeated after a brief pause, or
emitted continuously.
Populations are often local and
adults prefer to sit on the trunks
and main limbs of trees. It is a
fairly static species, but will take
flight if disturbed.
Similar species:
Straw Tree-buzzer, Yellow Tree-
buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
