Cumberland Ambertail
Yoyetta cumberlandi Emery, Emery and Popple, 2015
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Male
Species number (TNS):
480.
Fore wing length:
21–25 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Known only from the western
suburbs of Sydney. Adults occur
from October to December.
Notable localities:
Bass Hill, Prospect (D. Emery),
Wallacia, Rydalmere (B. Smith).
Habitat:
Populations occur in open forest
usually near water.
Calling song and behaviour:
Short twin-chirps followed with a
short low rattle and repeated.
Adults have a preference for
eucalypts such as Broad-leaved
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus
fibrosa). They typically sit high
on the main trunk and upper
branches.
Similar species:
Zipping Ambertail, Silver
Princess.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Female
