Nullarbor Grass-shaker Xeropsalta eremica Moulds and Marshall, 2025
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Male
Species number (TNS): 623. Fore wing length: 13–16 mm. Distribution and seasonality: Western Australia from between Cocklebiddy and Madura. Adults may be present for a short period between September and February. Habitat: Open grassland. Calling song and behaviour: A sequence of brief buzzing phrases punctuated by brief clicks. Males sing sporadically throughout the day during sunny conditions. Adults sit on grass stems. Similar species: Members of the genus Mugadina.
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