Scientific name Brevisana brevis | Rank Species | |
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Similar Chrysiridia rhipheus, Cyclochila australasiae, Myrmecia, Goliathus, Goliathus goliatus |
Brevisana brevis reveal
Brevisana brevis is a cicada found in Africa and is the loudest insect on record. It has been recorded producing sounds with pressure levels of 106.7 decibels at a distance of 50 cm.
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