Black Scrub-buzzer
Platypsalta dubia (Goding and Froggatt, 1904)
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Male
Previously known as
Pauropsalta dubia.
Includes Platypsalta mixta
(Distant, 1914).
Includes Pauropsalta
stigmatica Distant, 1905.
Species number (TNS):
261, 267.
Fore wing length:
12–14 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Eastern Australia, from near
Moranbah and Morven east to
near Tara in Queensland south
through inland New South Wales
to Kewell in Victoria and west to
Lucindale in South Australia.
Adults occur from November to
February.
Notable localities:
Southwood National Park,
Brewarrina, Wyalong, Goolgowi.
Habitat:
Semi-arid scrubland and
woodland, including Brigalow-
dominated woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A soft, high-pitched, rattling
song, produced in regular
phrases. Adults sit on the stems
of shrubs and small trees.
Similar species:
Surat Scrub-buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Female
