Pale Bandit
Pyropsalta patula Moulds and Marshall, 2022
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Species number (TNS):
838.
Fore wing length:
17–23 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Restricted to the far south-west
corner of Western Australia
west from a line between
Balingup and Pemberton.
Adults are present from
November to January.
Notable localities:
Nannup (M. Moulds).
Habitat:
Grassy woodland and
shrubland.
Calling song and behaviour:
Calling song unknown, likely a
ticking call. Adults sit on stems
of grasses.
Similar species:
Orange Bandit.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Female
