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Species number (TNS): 879. Fore wing length: 19–23 mm. Distribution and seasonality: Western Australia, in the area between Bullfinch, Menzies, Mullewa and Sandstone, South Australia where it is known only from near Lake Gilles (J. van Weenen & A. Stolarski), and New South Wales, from Tarawi Nature Reserve (D. Egan) east to Nombinnie Nature Reserve (J. Poyitt). Adults occur from late November to early March. Notable localities: near Menzies. Habitat: Mallee eucalypt woodland. Calling song and behaviour: A persistent call with frequent Interchanges between rapid pulsing and buzzing, similar to the call of Large Mallee Squawker, but much higher pitched. Males call from the branches of mallee eucalypts. Similar species: Lively Squawker, Oven Squawker.

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