Eastern River Tree-buzzer
Palapsalta vitellina (Ewart, 1989)
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Male
Sometimes referred to as
Pauropsalta vitellinus.
Species number (TNS):
388.
Fore wing length:
21–26 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Widespread throughout
Queensland from Cardwell west
to Julia Creek and south to
Lemon Tree near Millmerran and
Beardmore Dam via St George.
It occurs from November to
February.
Notable localities:
Crows Nest (G. Walter),
Eidsvold, Lake Broadwater.
Habitat:
Populations occur in eucalypts
along inland rivers and on the
tops of ridges.
Calling song and behaviour:
Sharp, repetitive double chirps.
This is a common species that
can be difficult to observe due to
its habit of preferring the upper
limbs of trees; however it is
attracted to light.
Similar species:
Northern River Tree Buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
Habitat