Myopsalta waterhousei

Smoky Buzzer at Gundaroo, NSW

Myopsalta waterhousei at Gundaroo, NSW - 19 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Myopsalta waterhousei 19 Nov 2020 lpopple
Myopsalta waterhousei 19 Nov 2020 MPennay

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Very tiny cicada in grassland, many calling perched on grass stems

3 comments

MPennay wrote:
   19 Nov 2020
Thanks for the ID. Other than call how can it be distinguished from M.parvula?
lpopple wrote:
   19 Nov 2020
The "smoky" forewings are the most obvious feature.
MPennay wrote:
   19 Nov 2020
Thank you

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 19 Nov 2020 02:56 PM Recorded on
  • MPennay Recorded by

Additional information

  • Themeda / wallaby grass grassland Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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