Thopha

'drum'[1]) is a genus of cicada native to Australia.

Five species are recognised, the double drummer (Thopha saccata), the northern double drummer (T. sessiliba), the golden drummer (T. colorata), T. emmotti and T.

[2][3] Within sessiliba, two subspecies are recognized, the nominotypical form and T. sessiliba clamoris Moulds and Hill.

[4] Genetic and morphological data show that Thopha is closely related to the genus Arunta; together they comprise the tribe Thophini.

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