Red Bandit
Pyropsalta melete (Walker, 1850)
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Male
Previously referred to as
Cicadetta melete.
Species number (TNS):
223.
Fore wing length:
20–27 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Coastal areas of Western
Australia from Dongara south to
near Northcliffe and east to the
Albany region. Adults are
present from November to
March.
Notable localities:
Bunbury (M. S. Moulds).
Habitat:
Open forest and woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A strident ticking call. Adults sit
on stems and branches of trees,
including eucalypts.
Similar species:
Little Orange Bandit.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female