Neon Ambertail
Plerapsalta multifascia (Walker, 1850)
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Male
Previously known as Cicadetta
multifascia.
Species number (TNS):
348.
Fore wing length:
13–14 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Known from Chinchilla, Warwick
and around Greater Brisbane in
Queensland south to near
Sydney in New South Wales and
from Adelaide in South Australia.
Adults may occur from
September to December.
Notable localities:
Franklin Vale, Armidale, Wallacia
(D. Emery).
Habitat:
Open forest, woodland and
grassland on poor soil, often in
the vicinity of water.
Calling song and behaviour:
Very high-pitched lilting phrases,
sounding something like: "zi-
zeee-zi-zeee-zizi-zeee-zi-zeee"
etc. Adults sit on the stems of
shrubs and grasses as well as
the main trunks and branches of
trees, including eucalypts. The
species has been implicated in
damaging grape vines on one
occasion in the distant past.
Similar species:
Pygmy Yellowtail.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat
Female
