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Species number (TNS): 695. Fore wing length: 27–31 mm. Distribution and seasonality: Known from Herveys Range north to the eastern slopes of the Paluma Range near Townsville. Adults occur during January. Notable localities: Herveys Range. Habitat: Eucalypt woodland. Calling song and behaviour: Has two components. The first component consists of a long buzz. The second component contains a series of chirps, emitted at a moderately rapid rate. Calling males generally occur on the main trunks or upper branches of eucalypts. They call during warm, sunny conditions. Similar species: Tropical Orange Squawker, Dusty Squawker, Fairy Dust Squawker, Herberton Squawker.

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