Phantom Knight
Psaltoda brachypennis Moss and Moulds, 2000
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Male
Female
Species number (TNS):
104.
Fore wing length:
33–41 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From Herberton in North
Queensland south to Mt.
Kaputar and Grafton in New
South Wales. Adults occur from
mid-November to February.
Notable localities:
Mt Moffatt, Chinchilla,
Stanthorpe, Mt Marrow, St Lucia
(Brisbane), Moogerah Dam.
Habitat:
Found in dry sclerophyll forest,
wet sclerophyll forest, brigalow
and dry vine thicket in areas
experiencing moderate annual
rainfall.
Calling song and behaviour:
Typically begins with a loud roar
that increases rapidly in volume
and may last for some time.
This is usually finished by a
series of rolling, soft pulses that
conclude the song burst. There
is often a considerable gap (>5
seconds) between the pulsing
phase and the next roar. Adults
are solitary and usually sit on
the upper branches of trees,
only rarely occurring in shrubs.
Colour variation:
Live specimens are usually a
dark, khaki green or a rich,
earthy brown.
Similar species:
Clanger, Silver Knight, Dark
Sage.
Habitat
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
