Northern Sandplain Ticker
Physeema latorea (Walker, 1850)
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Male
Previously referred to as
Cicadetta latorea.
Species number (TNS):
237, 240.
Fore wing length:
15–17 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Coastal Western Australia from
Kalbarri south to Augusta and
east to Albany. Adults are
present from October to January.
Notable localities:
Geraldton, Pemberton (Simon
lab).
Habitat:
Grassy areas, clearings in heath,
gardens and shrubbery.
Calling song and behaviour:
A clicking call, produced at a
moderate pace by stationary
males. Adults sit on the stems of
shrubs and grasses.
Similar species:
Tick-tock, Esperance Ticker,
Southern Coastal Ticker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
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