Smile and wave. Then jump — just like the cicada does.

That’s exactly how it starts its flight. In slow motion, you’ll see it flapping its semi-rigid wings in place, then suddenly extending its thick-thighed jumping legs — and voilà — it’s airborne!

What’s more, the cicada is considered the loudest insect on the planet. And here’s the twist: it produces sound using the very same organ it uses to hear — a specialized sound membrane. It’s like me screaming through my ear… truly, the ways of evolution are mysterious.

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