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

The greengrocer cicada reaches an astonishing 120 decibels, nearly breaking the pain threshold. This palm-sized insect is beloved by Australian children and fills gardens with its loud melody every late spring.

The Guardian· Aug 6, 2026 · 2:11 PM · 1 views

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The greengrocer cicada reaches an astonishing 120 decibels, nearly breaking the pain threshold. This palm-sized insect is beloved by Australian children and fills gardens with its loud melody every late spring. Full story and more reels: https://newsreel.video #cicada #nature #Australia #insects #news

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