Galanga labeculata

Double-spotted cicada at Scullin, ACT

Galanga labeculata at Scullin, ACT - 1 Dec 2020
Galanga labeculata at Scullin, ACT - 1 Dec 2020
Galanga labeculata at Scullin, ACT - 1 Dec 2020
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Galanga labeculata 19 Jun 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Galanga labeculata 1 Dec 2020 melanoxylon

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Laying eggs in branches of Euryops virgineus. Eggs were found right in the middle pithy part.

2 comments

   19 Jun 2021
Interesting that it is laying eggs on a south-african daisy bush, when it is usually specific to wattles.
lpopple wrote:
   20 Jun 2021
I have also found this species on blackberry, though have not yet to confirmed oviposition on that plant.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 1 Dec 2020 06:13 PM Recorded on
  • melanoxylon Recorded by

Additional information

  • Euryops virgineus Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Egg laying Breeding behaviour

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