96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Cricket and cicada sound effects spanning nocturnal meadow and mountain valley soundscapes, bee hive interiors, bumblebee, hornet and butterfly wing flap solos, delivered as RAW 24-bit files.
Sound libraries
Insect Sound Effects
Insect sound effects that make a night feel warm and a jungle feel sticky. Crickets and katydids after dark. Cicadas in the summer heat, loud enough to drown out a conversation. A beehive recorded right up close. Flies, obviously. Then the designed stuff: giant mutant bugs and spiders for when nature on its own isn't quite horrible enough.
- Libraries
- 32
- Publishers
- 28
- Formats
- Mono, stereo, surround, ambisonic
- Sample rates
- 44.1 to 192 kHz
- Licence
- Royalty-free for commercial work
- Price range
- $10 to $380
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192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Geofon sound effects capturing structural vibrations from suspension bridges, antenna pylons, geothermal steam pipes, elevators, escalators and an anthill, with 91 files recorded at 192 kHz/32-bit using a LOM Geofòn.
48 to 192 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Tuscan pine forest sound effects recorded in stereo, binaural dummy head and 4-channel Ambisonic AmbiX, covering cicadas, wind, summer night frogs, sheep bells, footsteps and an underground anthill.
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Ambisonic B.
Nigeria ambience sound effects captured in quad at 96kHz/24-bit, covering market crowds and walla, traffic under bridges, rural farmland, church services, football pitch reactions, room tones, and rainfall.
Was $450.00, now $380.00
Add Life In Nigeria Vol 2 to cartAll 32 libraries in Insect Animals
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44.1 to 96 kHz, 16 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Fantasy game sound effects featuring 1,505 WAV files covering dragons, medieval weapons, magic spells, creatures, castle ambiences, footsteps, treasure interactions, and RPG UI feedback designed for adventure games.
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44.1 kHz, 16-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional recordings capture diverse insect sounds, featuring 200 sound effects of bees, crickets, cicadas, and other species, from gentle buzzing to intense swarm atmospheres.
Was $50.00, now $25.00
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44.1 kHz, 16-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This library of creature sound effects contains detailed recordings of bat shrieks, rodent chitters, snake hisses, frog choruses, and guttural growls from various animals.
Was $50.00, now $25.00
Add Rodents & Reptiles Vol 2 to cart48 to 96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Natural sound effects featuring crickets, cicadas, and grasshoppers recorded across Europe and Southeast Asia, ranging from individual chirps to full swarm ambiences with minimal background noise.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Pristine field recordings capture 38 minutes of natural sound effects featuring twelve distinct species of crickets, grasshoppers, and katydids throughout seasonal changes in northeastern meadowlands.
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
High-resolution sound effects capturing bee activity inside and around beehives, including close-up buzzing, swarms, wing movements, and garden ambiences.
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Rainforest ambience recordings, offering nearly nine minutes of insect sound effects including cicada hums, cricket chirps, and various detailed jungle chorus elements.
Was $15.00, now $10.00
Add Rainforest Insects to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Surround.
Natural summer ambience featuring detailed cricket and cicada sound effects, recorded across rural Italy, including nocturnal wildlife, birds, and pristine countryside atmospheres in 5.0 surround format.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Diverse field recordings capture authentic cricket sounds from French meadows, complemented by additional sound effects featuring Japanese frogs and crickets in their natural habitats.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A library of buzzing and fluttering wing sound effects. Includes dynamic fly-bys and textures for designing creatures, aircraft, drones, projectiles, and magical spells.
192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A collection of sound effects recorded in rural Indonesia, featuring tranquil ambiences of gentle winds, distant rivers, and a chorus of birds, insects, and lizards.
192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A collection of 50 animal sound effects including birds, mammals, and insects with English and Latin names, recorded in 32bit 192kHz using professional microphones and equipment, UCS compatible.
$55.00
Add Animals to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A comprehensive collection of 160 insect and arachnid sound effects, featuring realistic creature vocals, movements, and attacks in three sizes, delivered in high-quality WAV and MP3 formats.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Brazilian cicada recordings capture diverse species' natural choruses, blending unique sound effects with local wildlife, creating rich ambient textures from the Cerrado valleys - all precisely edited in 24-bit quality.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Microscopic sound effects encompassing skittering organisms, bubbling swarms, and otherworldly ambiances - created using modular synths, bowed metal springs, and voice acting for scientific or fictional productions.
$37.00
Add Microbes to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Carefully recorded animal footsteps across diverse surfaces provide authentic sound effects for wildlife projects, including paws, hooves, and claws on different terrains.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Pristine stereo recordings capture the diverse soundscape of Banaue, Philippines, featuring ambient sound effects from nature, villages, and weather patterns across day and night cycles.
48 to 96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Tropical sound effects from three continents, containing isolated animal, bird, and insect calls, plus water elements and environmental ambiences.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Brazilian cicada species create mesmerizing sound effects, blending with local wildlife and natural elements amid storms, forests, and rivers in pristine 24-bit audio recordings.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Natural cicada sound effects from Brazil's Cerrado feature hypnotic insect choirs, mixed with local wildlife calls, recorded in diverse acoustic environments and delivered in high-quality format.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Masterfully recorded insect sound effects showcase diverse emotional ranges, from eerie swarms to tranquil chirps, captured across global locations including Belize jungles and Alaskan wilderness.
$129.00
Add Beautiful Bugs to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Comprehensive collection of mutant insect sound effects featuring eight species, with detailed wing movements, swarms, and loops, enhanced through specialized audio software for cinematic impact.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Ambisonic A.
From Spanish countryside to urban parks, this extensive collection features diverse cicada sound effects, ambient recordings, and designed elements captured during intense summer temperatures throughout different times and locations.
$90.00
Add Cicadas to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Pristine nature sound effects from New Zealand's Northland coast feature native birds, cicadas, and crickets in lengthy, uninterrupted recordings suitable for documentaries and period productions.
44.1 to 48 kHz, 16-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Immersive natural soundscapes capture Oregon's diverse environments, featuring distinct cricket sound effects, ambient wilderness recordings, and detailed audio from deserts, forests, and rivers.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Extensive South African nature recordings featuring diverse cricket and wildlife sound effects, captured across multiple locations, including ambient water, rain, and animal interactions throughout different times of day.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Up-close recordings capture authentic bumblebee sound effects, offering both natural insect buzzing and versatile material for creative sound design applications.
96 kHz, 24-bit.
This comprehensive sound effects library features over 50 HD ambient recordings, including birds, traffic, crowds, and weather, captured in 96kHz/24bit quality with complete metadata.
You'll also find unsettling night insects and the ever-annoying but oddly useful buzz of flies. Easy to overlook. They shape atmosphere, tension, and realism in ways that bigger sounds often can't.
More like this sits next door in Animals and Creatures & Monsters.
Before you buy
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Can I use these commercially?
Yes. One licence covers commercial use, including client work, broadcast and games. No subscription, and nothing expires.
Film, games, audiobooks, all of it?
All of it. The licence does not care what you are making. Audiobooks, podcasts, film, television, games, theatre, advertising, installations.
Do you accept AI-generated sounds?
No. Every library here was recorded or designed by people. We do not accept generated audio from publishers.
How do I know a sound is in there before I pay?
Libraries publish a full tracklist, linked on the library page, and you can play the previews first. Still not sure? Ask us and we will check for you.
Will the files work with my setup?
Everything is WAV. 4,112 libraries carry embedded metadata for Soundminer and UCS, and the sample rate, bit depth and channel format are shown on the library page before you open it.
Where are the full licence terms?
On the licence page, in full, before you buy. Studio and multi-seat terms are there too.