Green Spinifex Rattler
Calipsalta viridans Moulds and Marshall, 2022
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Species number (TNS):
857.
Fore wing length:
20–23 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From central and north-west
Western Australia east into far
north South Australia. Adults
occur from December to
February.
Notable localities:
Kununurra (S. Ong), 74 km W.
of Sandfire Roashouse (Simon
lab and M. Moulds).
Habitat:
Low shrubs in open grassland
and shrubland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A fine rattle or buzz, sung in
bouts.
Similar species:
Turkey Bush Cicada.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
