Southern Brigalow Blackwing
Gudanga lithgowae Ewart and Popple, 2013
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Species number (TNS):
139.
Fore wing length:
14–20 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
The southern Brigalow Belt from
Chinchilla in southern
Queensland south to Trangie in
central New South Wales. Adults
occur from November to January.
Notable localities:
Glenmorgan, Southwood National
Park, Goondiwindi, Nyngan.
Habitat:
In Queensland, Brigalow (Acacia
harpophylla) dominated woodland
or regrowth is inhabited. In
central New South Wales, a
population has been found in
association with Coolabah
(Eucalyptus coolabah).
Calling song and behaviour:
A series of distinct triple chirps,
with the first chirp longer than the
two that follow; emitted at a
slower rate than other species in
the genus. Adults sit on the main
trunks and upper branches of
dark-barked trees. Males will
cease calling and move to a
different singing perch when
disturbed.
Similar species:
Northern Brigalow Blackwing,
Mulga Blackwing, Noonbah
Blackwing.
Habitat
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Female
