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Can thrips make sounds?

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Yes, certain species of thrips are capable of producing sounds. This occurs when ridges on the inner parts of the forelegs (coxae) are rubbed against spurs located on the lower parts of the legs (femurs).1

However, these sounds are not audible to the human ear without the use of amplification.1