Herberton Grass-buzzer
Toxala mckinnonae Popple, 2015
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Male
Species number (TNS):
328.
Fore wing length:
10–12 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Known only from a small area
west of Herberton in northern
Queensland. Adults occur during
December and January.
Notable localities:
Herberton district.
Habitat:
This species occurs in native
grassland on sandy loam.
Calling song and behaviour:
The song is high pitched and
may be difficult to detect. It is
made up of a single repeated
phrase, comprising a train of
short chirps followed by a short
buzz. Males also produce
audible wing-snaps as part of
the calling song. Emergence
occurs after rain. Adults sit on
grass stems.
Similar species:
Bent-winged Grass-buzzer,
Grass Pygmy (species
complex).
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
