Sandstone Ambertail
Yoyetta psammitica Emery, Emery and Popple, 2025
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Male
Species number (TNS):
490.
Fore wing length:
25–33 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Central New South Wales, from
the Warrumbungles south to
Capertee and near Bathurst.
Also known from the Carnarvon
Range in central Queeensland.
Notable localities:
Mudgee, Cassilis.
Habitat:
Found in eucalypt woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A ticking song produced whilst
in flight and also when perched
on a tree. Occasionally a long
buzz is produced, followed by a
series of ticks.
Similar species:
Varied Ambertail, North Coast
Ambertail, Sydney Ticking
Ambertail, Smoky-winged
Ambertail.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
