Inland Wattle Cicada
Ewartia lapidosa Popple, 2017
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Other name(s):
Sandstone Wattle Cicada.
Species number (TNS):
228, 229.
Fore wing length:
20–26 mm.
Distribution and
seasonality: Inland areas,
from near Georgetown in
northern Queensland south to
central New South Wales
between Singleton and Mount
Hope. It is widespread, but
patchy, in southern
Queensland. Adults occur
from September to Marchl.
Notable localities:
Miles, Weengallon, Nandewar
Range, Capertee (V. Powys),
Warrumbungle National Park,.
Habitat:
Reliably found in association
with wattles (Acacia sp.) often
in rocky environments or stony
soils.
Calling song and behaviour:
Long or short lilting phrases
(1–24 seconds duration). Also
monotonously repetitive
chirps. Adults sit on the upper
branches and outer stems of
wattles (Acacia sp.) where
they remain relatively static.
Similar species:
Broad-striped Wattle Cicada,
Thin-striped Wattle Cicada,
Northern Wattle Cicada.
Habitat
Male
Female
Male
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
