Australian Greengrocer Cicada Reaches Over 120 Decibels, Nearing Pain Threshold

The palm-sized greengrocer cicada, known for its bright appearance and abundance in Australia, can produce sounds exceeding 120 decibels, approaching the human pain threshold.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

‘Like a jet taking off’: the cicada that can top 120 decibels and nearly break the pain threshold

The palm-sized greengrocer is bright, loud and abundant, and has long been a collectible item for Australian children Revealed: the top 10 invertebrates of the year Before marbles, stamps and trading cards, there were cicadas. There are thousands of cicada species globally, but for Australian children the craze centres on one particularly collectible item: the greengrocer. Continue reading...

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Australian Greengrocer Cicada Reaches Over 120 Decibels, Nearing Pain Threshold

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‘Like a jet taking off’: the cicada that can top 120 decibels and nearly break the pain threshold

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