Red-eyed Firetail
Yoyetta grandis Emery, Emery and Popple, 2019
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Male
Previously confused with
Yoyetta aaede.
Species number (TNS):
720.
Fore wing length:
28–35 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From the Brindabella Range in
the Australian Capital Territory
south to Lakes Entrance in
eastern Victoria and west to the
Otway Ranges and Grampains
in western Victoria. Adults
occur during December and
January.
Notable localities:
Otway Ranges (N.
Romanowski), Woods Point,
Corin Dam.
Habitat:
Tall eucalypt forest.
Calling song and behaviour:
A loud, sharp ticking call, often
produced in flight. Adults sit on
the upper branches and stems
of eucalypts, including Alpine
Ash (Eucalyptus delegatensis).
Similar species:
Red Ringer, Subalpine Firetail.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Female
Two images immediately above © Nick Romanowski. Included here with permission.
