Warm day yesterday, still a couple of stragglers out!
In mangroves. Well camouflaged. South of expected range?
Same species https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37675265
"Red Illyria" Both individuals pictured are audible in this video: https://youtu.be/VEagYzTZRKI
Body length about 19mm.
First sound recording is of first insect photographed up close, second recording is about 1m from a tree with at least three males.
Found in very large numbers but on a few trees, mixed with Illyria hilli. Some mating pairs.
Multiple. Possibly 495 calling high in Eucs
Yellow-spotted jezebel - photos taken at Pie in the Sky, Cowan.
Wide-brand grass dart - photos taken at Brooklyn.