Grass Bullet
Tryella graminea Moulds, 2003
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Species number (TNS):
536.
Fore wing length:
20–27 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From central and north-western
Queensland west to the central
and southern parts of the
Northern Territory and just into
the north of South Australia. In
Queensland this species occurs
east to about Charleville. Adults
occur from October to March.
Notable localities:
Uluru, Mt Isa, Torrens Creek,
Oodnadatta.
Habitat:
Grassland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A continuous hissing call. Adults
sit on the stems of grasses.
Similar species:
Black Bullet, Dusky Bullet.
Male
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Recording provided by A. Ewart