Toxala

Toxala is a genus of cicadas, also known as grass-buzzers, in the family Cicadidae, subfamily Cicadettinae and tribe Cicadettini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologist Maxwell Sydney Moulds.

Etymology

The genus name Toxala is derived from Greek toxon (‘bowed’), with reference to the shape of the costal margin of the forewing.

Species

As of 2025 there were two described species in the genus:

• Toxala mckinnonae <small>Popple, 2015</small> (Herberton Grass-buzzer)
• Toxala verna <small>(Distant, 1912)</small> (Bent-winged Grass-buzzer)

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