Brevisana brevis

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Brevisana brevis
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B. brevis
Binomial name
Brevisana brevis

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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.[1]

References

  1. Walker, T.J., ed. 2001. University of Florida Book of Insect Records, 2001. [1]