Silver Princess
Yoyetta celis (Moulds, 1988)
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Male
Previously referred to as
Cicadetta celis.
Other name(s):
Pale Ambertail.
Species number (TNS):
481.
Fore wing length:
23–31 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
A temperate distribution, from
the Granite Belt region in
southern Queensland south
along the coast and ranges of
New South Wales, through the
Australian Capital Territory and
further to Melbourne in Victoria.
Adults are present from
September to February.
Notable localities:
Stanthorpe, Sydney, Canberra,
Melbourne.
Habitat:
Typically found in association
with tea trees (Leptospermum
spp.) and occasionally on
Melaleuca spp. wherever they
grow in clumps in open forest
and woodland. Also occurs in
gardens.
Calling song and behaviour:
A quiet series of phrases: "zip
zip zip zip zip zip..." sung in
unison. Adults usually sit on the
stems of tea trees and will fly
readily when approached.
Similar species:
Zipping Ambertail, Western
Sydney Ambertail.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Female
