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Which insect can produce the loudest sound relative to its size?
Quick Answer
Some cicadas are among the loudest insects, with certain species reaching roughly 100 decibels or more at close range.
The Full Story
Male cicadas produce loud calls to attract mates, and some species can be heard from a great distance. The sound is generated by specialized vibrating structures called tymbals, not by rubbing body parts like many other insects. Measurements for particularly loud species have reached around 100 decibels or more close to the insect. That makes cicadas one of the most acoustically impressive groups in the insect world.
Key Facts
1.Some species approach or exceed 100 dB nearby
2.Sound is made with tymbals
3.Used mainly for mating calls
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