Straw Grass-ticker
Mugadina cloncurryi Ewart, 2022
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Species number (TNS):
631.
Fore wing length:
11–14 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
The Mitchell Grass Downs of
Queensland from Cloncurry
south-east to Morven. Adults may
be present at any time in summer
(late November to February)
following rainfall.
Notable localities:
Barcaldine (A. Ewart).
Habitat:
Populations occur in open
grassland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A moderate-paced ticking call,
with similar structure to Yellow
Grass-ticker. Adults sit on grass
stems.
Similar species:
Yellow Grass-ticker, Rapid
Grass-ticker, Hamilton Grass-
ticker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Recording provided by A. Ewart
Male