Copper Shrub-buzzer
Chelapsalta myoporae Ewart, Popple and Marshall, 2015
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Male
Female
Previously referred to as
Notopsalta sp. B.
Species number (TNS):
278.
Fore wing length:
15–18 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From the Channel Country north-
east to Clermont, east to
Jondaryan and near Eidsvold in
Queensland, south to Wyalong
and Euabalong in New South
Wales and south-west to the
Flinders Ranges and northern
Eyre Peninsula in South
Australia. Adults occur from
September to February.
Notable localities:
Lake Broadwater, Mariala
National Park, Oodla-Wirra (D.
Rentz).
Habitat:
Woodland and scrubland where
adults occur in association with
shrubs and small trees,
particularly Eremophila sp.
(Myoporaceae).
Calling song and behaviour:
Moderately-paced chirping with
an intermittent “hiccups”. Adults
are not particularly mobile unless
they are disturbed directly and
can often be easily approached.
Similar species:
Cassinia Cicada (species
complex).
Habitat
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
