Wright’s Treetop Ticker
Yoyetta wrightae Popple, 2026
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Male
Species number (TNS):
471.
Fore wing length:
23–31 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Restricted to south-east
Queensland from Monto south
to the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Adults occur from August to
May.
Notable localities:
Belmont, Dayboro.
Habitat:
Dry eucalypt forest.
Calling song and behaviour:
A series of soft, sharp ticks,
often produced whilst in flight.
Occasionally a short low-pitched
chirp is also produced. Adults
are mostly active in the canopy
of eucalypt forest.
Similar species:
Burwell’s Treetop Ticker, Silver
Treetop Ticker, Small Treetop
Ticker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
Habitat