Mangrove Drummer
Arunta interclusa (Walker, 1858)
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Species number (TNS):
010.
Fore wing length:
35–43 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Coastally south from Cooktown in
Queensland to Newcastle in
New South Wales. Adults appear
in November and populations
may persist until May.
Notable localities:
Cairns airport, Curtis Island,
Sandstone Point, Nudgee Beach,
Hexham Swamp.
Habitat:
Coastal mangroves in the tidal
zone. Females may be found in
coastal dune vegetation outside
of the tidal zone.
Calling song and behaviour:
A distinctive, far carrying rattle.
Adults sit on the upper branches
of mangroves.
Similar species:
White Drummer, Tetrodonta
Cicada.
Habitat
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Male
