Charleville Eremophila Cicada
Simona retracta Ewart, Popple and Marshall, 2015
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Species number (TNS):
202.
Fore wing length:
18–23 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Known only from a locality near
Charleville, western
Queensland. Adults are present
during January and February.
Notable localities:
(Near) Charleville (A. Ewart).
Habitat:
Open scrubland, typically in
association with Eremophila
gilesii shrubs.
Calling song and behaviour:
A complex rattling, chirping and
spluttering call. Adults sit on
stems of shrubs.
Similar species:
Western Eremophila Cicada,
Southern Eremophila Cicada,
Roaring Senna Cicada.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
