Northern Greengrocer
Cyclochila virens Distant, 1906
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Male
Female
Species number (TNS):
049.
Fore wing length:
47–62 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Northern Queensland from the
Windsor Tableland south to
Hinchinbrook Island and the
ranges north-west of Townsville.
Adults are present from
September to February.
Notable localities:
Julatten, Kuranda, Atherton,
Mission Beach.
Habitat:
Rainforest and wet sclerophyll
forest.
Calling song and behaviour:
A loud, harsh drone. Singing
occurs prominently from the
beginning of nightfall and
continues for approximately
15–20 minutes. Adults occupy
the forest canopy.
Colour variation:
Specimens often fade from
green to yellow-brown after
death.
Similar species:
Greengrocer.
Habitat
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
