Thopha colorata, also known as the golden drummer or orange drummer, is an Australian cicada native to Central Australia. Adult cicadas alight exclusively on river red gums (Eucalyptus camaldulensis). The nymph is 18–20 millimetres (0.71–0.79 in) long and is a dull brown colour.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Golden Drummer being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadidae
- Genus
- Thopha
- Species
- Thopha colorata
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