Western Screamer
Burbunga inornata (Distant, 1905)
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dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Species number (TNS):
029.
Fore wing length:
19–25 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From Geraldton east to Laverton
in Western Australia. It also
occurs in the arid parts of eastern
South Australia. Adults have
been observed during February.
Notable localities:
Geraldton.
Habitat:
Populations occur in low
scrubland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A buzzing call. Adults sit on the
branches on desert shrubs where
they remain fairly sedentary.
Similar species:
Western Bark Cicada.