Eastern Ticker
Crotopsalta fronsecetes Ewart, 2005
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Male
Species number (TNS):
351.
Fore wing length:
11–14 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Occurs in Queensland from
southwest of Mackay south to
Expedition Range National Park
and south-east to the
Queensland/ New South Wales
border Region. Adults may be
present from September until
early January.
Notable localities:
Glenden (A. Ewart), Gurulmundi,
Maryborough, Belmont, Boonah.
Habitat:
In Greater Brisbane, populations
are highly localised and found in
areas of Swamp Sheoak
(Casuarina glauca) and also in
open eucalypt forest. At
Gurulmundi, populations
inhabitat heathland.
Calling song and behaviour:
Fast, high frequency ticking, like
the sound of a watch. Adults
occur on the outer branches and
in foliage of trees and shrubs.
Similar species:
Wilga Ticker, Rapid Ticker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Female
