Extraordinary Portraits of Insects in Flight

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A viewer sent me a copy of "Borne on the wind: The extraordinary world of insects in flight" which, in 1975, published photos of insects in mid-air flight. So, I filmed a bunch of insect flight sequences in a style inspired by the insect portraits in that book!
All of these sequences were filmed at 6,000 frames per second. Most play back at 30fps, but some are edited to play back faster. Multiple captures are edited together so that more than one insect appears on-screen at the same time.
00:00 - flatid planthopper
00:30 - intro
01:13 - Chinese mantis
01:42 - American bird grasshopper
02:21 - broad-headed sharpshooter
02:48 - stink bug
03:27 - ichneumonid wasp
03:57 - brown lacewing
04:40 - tiger moth
Music licensed from soundofpicture.com

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@mbxx2 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I’m not sure if you work with arachnids at all but I recently found a jumping spider outside and the way their jumps look almost instant made me really curious to see it in slow motion.

@paradoxtatorstudios9681 2 жыл бұрын

i agree! every time i see a jumping spider i love to watch it. their movements are jerky and precise but wow are they masters at perfectly timing jumps

@thaeasy 2 жыл бұрын

I second that! I love these little fellas, it'd be awesome to see them in slo-mo

@TheSgtFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

I hope he see this. Jumping Spider are fascinating.

@LifefulLife 2 жыл бұрын

yess I would love to see a video like this with jumping spiders! Their fangs come in so many different iridescent colors too!

@radayar 2 жыл бұрын

Insects are so cute and their flight is some kind of art performance

@-fly-1350 7 ай бұрын

True

@MadCat-75 2 жыл бұрын

I have been photographing insects and arachnids since 2010, exclusively natural photos on the living object. I can halfway understand how time-consuming and nerve-wracking it can be to get the film sequences as desired. Thank you for the great shots!

@CeeJMantis 2 жыл бұрын

I've been taking pictures of bugs with my phone for the last few years, and when I was trying to get super slow motion shots of bugs is very hard. I have some 960fps grasshoppers jumping, and ladybugs with their wings unfurling, and dragonflies mid-flight. My stills collection is ever growing though, and capturing a good picture is like filling out an entry to my pokedex because reverse image searches make it a lot easier to find out facts about the things I managed to photograph. I wish I could afford a setup like this one so I could do some more science, but I also enjoy the challenge of trying to do so much with so little.

@neobiagini8623 2 жыл бұрын

@@CeeJMantis thats really cool, I just started doing the same thing and thats why i just love going outside. unfortunately my phone does not have the greatest camera quality. I wanted to ask what phone do you use?

@CeeJMantis 2 жыл бұрын

@@neobiagini8623 I currently use a Sony Xperia 1 II. It's a phone primarily designed around its camera. It's a few years old, and they're more recent ones have further expounded on this philosophy. Ideally, I would like to save some money and see what next year's pro version has to offer. I also keep my Xperia XZ2 Premium around for when I can catch something I want to later film in slow motion as it can do 960 FPS for extremely brief time frames. They are good, but they are expensive. I also know that the oppo find 3 has a 10x macro camera that has me intrigued too.

@WhitefirePL 2 жыл бұрын

Agree... I did some DSLR macro in the past and had to stop because of neck problems. I still love it though.

@beautyforashes2022 2 жыл бұрын

Your footage is amazing and so revealing. We get to see something in a way that we could never see it before. And with you doing your filming against a black background, it does really help those hidden colors to pop out. Which makes your footage of the insects all the more beautiful. And I'm so glad to hear that your channel is growing. I think you will get much bigger than this, just wait and see. Thank you for sharing all your hard work with us. 😊👍

@djlclopez128 2 жыл бұрын

I used to be terrified of all bugs before I met my husband, who loves insects and spiders, and knows more about them than your average entymologist! I am still scared of larger bugs, but he has shown me that you shouldn't squash bugs just because they're there. I see the beauty in bugs because of him. So thanks for making up close bug videos, it helps people admire insects instead of being scared.

@radman7681 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and serene. These videos remind me of the beauty of the natural world and how inconsequential my problems and worries are

@ombekende2962 2 жыл бұрын

more bugs!! i love these videos so much, they're really interesting for art references too ^^

@splintmeow4723 2 жыл бұрын

I see we use them for similar inspirations 😏

@astick5249 2 жыл бұрын

They look like flying dragons when put in slow motion

@youbigtubership 2 жыл бұрын

These are quite entrancing snippets of film. The critters have so much personality and style!

@Shnarfbird 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite insects to see in slow-motion like this are those with elytra, it's fun to see the wings unfold

@tracybowling97 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Mantis feet. Swinging back and forth as she flies like a little kid on a swing. Having the time of her life. So cute! And you def fulfilled your goal of making the most awesome bug flight videos. They are so fun to watch and so breathtakingly beautiful! WTG Sir!

@inasimon7438 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful is the best word to discribe the incredible biodivesity of insects! How colourful, how complex!

@vomm 2 жыл бұрын

I can't get enough of your videos, it's so interesting to see all the details and vibrant colors. You really put a lot of effort into this, it's not only science but art.

@Meraxes6 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, love when science intersects with art (which happens often). They need each other to be complete.

@strawby 2 жыл бұрын

The black background really lets you appreciate the stunning iridescence of their wings! Absolutely gorgeous!

@Charlotte.M.S 2 жыл бұрын

Your commentary really adds to the video, I really enjoyed the backgroud info about flightpatterns and springloaded knees and similarities between related groups.

@hamfranky 2 жыл бұрын

Love those stinkbugs. Really putting in all the effort to get going.

@jfnuyen 2 жыл бұрын

It always amazes me just how fantastic nature's creatures are. I never knew just how intricate the flight function of these insects was until you filmed examples of said function with your techniques. Quite incredible.

@borisstarosta7823 2 жыл бұрын

I am fascinated by how imperfect the movements and the flights are. These creatures are like little machines that are designed to just barely meet a minimum of performance, and no more!

@dawnmichelle4403 2 жыл бұрын

I used to chase the grasshoppers when I was a kid. Never knew they have a spring-loaded donkey kick! So cool! Thank you for these beautiful films. 🥰

@sharkofjoy 2 жыл бұрын

part of the 1% of the internet that deserves to exist and furthers human knowledge. Love these

@kaylathehedgehog2005 2 жыл бұрын

I've got say, I've been loving arthropods since I was a little girl (spent many summer days and weekends chasing them around), but every video you put out just makes me fall deeper in love with them. It's amazing how something so tiny can be so magical and miraculous.

@IanWilkinson 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating footage and technically impressive. We have an interesting planthopper here in the UK (Issus coleoptratus), which I often photograph in the back garden, with a nymph stage whose rearmost leg pair are uniquely, mechanically geared to enable a very rapid jump. I bet these would make a great subject for a slowmo take-off.

@gdunphy4914 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching these videos so much, you are such an inspiration

@blackvvitcher 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate what you're doing, as an Entomology fan & student I'm happy to see more people are getting interested to capture this part of nature on video.

@maggieobrien6525 Жыл бұрын

Borne in the wind ... What beautiful illustrations

@takuitoh2504 2 жыл бұрын

These insects are incredibly amazing! What a mystical sight you caught in every moment in this very video!

@dianahellman9254 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you are over 100k subscribers! Well deserved recognition of the high quality of your videos. I always look forward to a new one, and rewatch some of your older ones because they are just so fascinating and well done. Oh, and educational as well!

@saifschannel2599 2 жыл бұрын

Your therapeutic videos are underrated. I hope you get the exposure you deserve.

@spaccoon 2 жыл бұрын

These videos have really upped my appreciation for bugs

@mikeyb9819 2 жыл бұрын

Stephen Dalton - what a pioneer and, inspiration to so many people. I bought his book ‘Caught in Motion’ in (I think) the early 80’s and have been trying to mimic his results ever since. He’s still working at 85 and published a new book in 2020 titled ‘Capturing Motion : My Life in High Speed Nature Photography’. Your video is beautiful, thanks for posting it.

@ash9974 2 жыл бұрын

i love how you explained how a parasitoid wasp ejects their eggs into caterpillars with such calm music playing xD

@kassiapencek6185 2 жыл бұрын

That's so sweet someone sent you that book!!! Bridging generations

@marsisgay936 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way the wasp splays its legs out, just fun to look at

@jeanneserrano3397 Жыл бұрын

Found one of those large black/yellow and white spiders had created a huge web sprawled across my brick outdoor grill. Grabbed a long coarse blade of grass and came up right underneath it and began to tickle it without damaging the web, stroking it gently sideways - not thru' the web itself; it immediately started jumping up/down but otherwise no movement. Its feet never left contact w/its web. The more I tickled it, the faster it went up and down and the web behaved like a gyrating trampoline; it was a hoot! Great fun! Several minutes of this was enjoyed by us both.

@lynnclaywood4043 Жыл бұрын

As an artist, I feel so inspired by these bug videos!! Truly some fantastic designs out in nature

@grass7864 9 ай бұрын

I don't think the good doctor gets enough credit for his subtly-brilliant choice of music for his videos.

@afhdfh 2 жыл бұрын

You deserve so many more subscribers than mere 100.000. Your videos are fantastic!!!

@Domzdream 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. I've always been obsessed with the micro world - as in -insects.

@sky173 Жыл бұрын

I could watch an entire disk of these creatures. This is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@Paislywalls4767 Жыл бұрын

Once while watching my hummingbird feeder hanging very close to the window , I noticed a green grasshopper hanging out near by. A wasp came to visit the feeder. As it took off the grasshopper sprang, latched on to the wasp and, I'm assuming, devoured it. ( they disappeared into the flowers. ) I was and still am awestruck. Amazing. I love bugs.... most bugs.

@jgmmchemie 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching bug videos with you!

@alonelytrex3700 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos because I love learning about insects they kinda fascinate me, they’re really cool and I’m thankful for your explaining on flight patterns and things like that

@jacko7272 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing a new video uploaded from you always makes me smile. c: Your vids are so simple and informative but at the same time such good quality. You can really feel all the effort that goes into these videos and the passion you have for our cute little bug friends. Keep it up.

@jonahdowdy3029 2 жыл бұрын

the broad-headed sharpshooter was my favorite, it was so elegant and colorful, the bottom of their wings was beautiful as well.

@RainbowMrSky 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is phenomenal. My daughter is fascinated by all kinds of insects and your videos provide such a valuable and entertaining insight into insects' life for her. Thank you!

@dixiederivatives 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your hard work and interest in these special critters. It really give me more of an appreciation to insects and more incentive to be careful around them. All Gods creatures deserve respect!

@noahcarty3 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy someone is as fascinated as I am, and more willing to make these shots so beautiful. Don't stop, i love seeing more!

@Kids_Scissors 7 ай бұрын

I love how stinkbugs look. I always thought they looked like origami with how angular and polygonal their bodies are

@r.sbored 2 жыл бұрын

the colors the wings It’s so beautiful

@androvirula1890 2 жыл бұрын

it's 10 am and bugs are making me feel things, this is beautiful and life is great

@ThatOneguy-br3uf 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing footage. These insects are true living art in flight.

@miff3t16 2 жыл бұрын

I love what you do It has inspired me to go outside more and find these insane incests and more.

@ROKEY88 Жыл бұрын

Bcs of your video ... I started to love moths.... ❤

@hamdihiyari6830 10 ай бұрын

A lot of work, science, patience and arts all in your work together. Thank you for presenting such interesting and nice work.

@myrmecofourmis 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work ! Comparing the different flights during take-off will be so interesting, can't wait to read your future publications.

@thaeasy 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore your channel! Thank you so much for sharing all of that beauty with us!

@petersiegfriedkrug 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic. The world of this small animals looks perfect

@justicewokeisutterbs8641 Жыл бұрын

I feel like you have opened a door to a formerly hidden realm of unexpected beauty with these humble bugs. It's so enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your work.

@escofmn 2 жыл бұрын

I literally NEVER post a comment because I don't really care that much. THIS IS SUCH AN AMAZINGLY COOL video!

@ZombieB 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THOSE CREATURES

@AS-dx3kw 2 жыл бұрын

I just realized that they are swimming. So beautiful

@civick2052287livecom 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of bugs, but they are so freaking fascinating

@trickyplays240 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid to watch on a lazy day

@ForestSchweitzer022097 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your work, Dr. Adrian! Having grown up in Raleigh and spending my youth in the Museum of Natural Sciences your videos remind me so much of home. I am so fascinated by insect morphology and your work has got me curious about the mechanisms by which insects have evolved to fly, crawl, skitter, and stride. I always look forward to your videos.

@Yivo_Elela 2 жыл бұрын

I'm autistic with heavy focus on insects, thank you very much for this channel, this is just amazing to me😁

@anyascelticcreations 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! The black background makes the insects look even more stunning. I will happily watch all the bug videos you provide. I would subscribe twice if I could! 👍

@imagineparrish 2 жыл бұрын

The wings are so beautiful! 🌈

@anon6056 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. It's a relaxing healing moment to watch the beautiful insects and appreciate them with the nice music. I appreciate all the work you do on these videos

@AlisNinsky 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Buggies! These are great reference videos for art and animation.

@landcstudio 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best thing ever. Much of my art work focuses on entomology. Being able to view your work helps me with color selection, wing and leg structure. Thank you for sharing!

@lzimmerman1762 2 жыл бұрын

The moth video is the best one!!

@vzheka1981 2 жыл бұрын

congrads with 100k sub, you are the best, thank you for showing us a different vision flying and jumping of insect!

@kathia4455 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! It’s amazing to see how beautiful bugs are. Now I want to go on a walk looking for some insects 😃🦗🐝🦋

@andrewdowd3997 2 жыл бұрын

You have very quickly moved into my favorite KZfaq channel of all time

@LifefulLife 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video like this but about isopods. Like the rubber ducky, lemon blue or ghost isopods.I know they don't fly or jump but they way they crawl is interesting. They're also pretty cute.

@HomeroAGonzalez 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating video as usual. Thank you for sharing!

@sanjeetpendharkar5340 2 жыл бұрын

Your all videos are magnifiscent, this one is no exception! Thanks a lot for bringing such a marvel to us..

@alanjose1112 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking us to the insect World. You can rarely see this kind of videos

@tristenallen6693 6 күн бұрын

The brown lacewing friends to gardeners and farms, mortal enemy to aphids and caterpillars

@phoebedavis6745 2 жыл бұрын

Just gorgeous! Thanks!

@brynnkohler4084 2 жыл бұрын

What's more extraordinary is the fact a Millennial had no idea others before him did extraordinary insect photography and history actually existed before the Millennial was in existence.

@BibouchTram 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your work, its fabulous ! Its amazing, explanation, insects, music. Merci, its amazing. J’adore !

@Pickingalpha3 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning work of art!

@robertYTB78g Жыл бұрын

I liked your comment about the alien like appearance of the parasitic wasps. I took some amazing pictures of these outside my house at night, and I was struck by both how incredibly architecturally beautiful their structure is , and also the best candidates I've seen yet for an alien life movie:)

@allisonjames2923 2 жыл бұрын

You find the beauty in bugs. Thank you for what you do 😁

@luiscollazo7065 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable my ass, I love insects and also your slo mo vids of them preforming. Thank you man.

@splintmeow4723 2 жыл бұрын

Yessssss I love these! Thank you for sharing your work with us 😌

@huge764 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic channel! So glad you are getting traction, love your work!

@beatewester4777 2 жыл бұрын

Just great to see. Thank you so much for sharing. Wish you the best. 😙

@begenes 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel, and have been binge watching your amazing insect flight videos. They are all fascinating.

@DOSHIELD 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on passing 100K Subs. Always enjoy seeing these videos pop up on my feed.

@stargazermg 2 жыл бұрын

Grats on 100k subs! Thank you for all the bug videos :)

@wingsurfcamp8240 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I share these with my wing surfing students so they understand how to pump (flap) their wing in the air coordinated with pumping the hydrofoil wing in the water for more power.

@finleyelliott4427 2 жыл бұрын

this footage is amazing, so breathtakingly beautiful, I adore this, and hope to see much more of this quality of content in the future!

@khmisc 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your mesmerizing videos. Wonderful!

@billl2903 2 жыл бұрын

You and your lab deserve every subscriber you get! You all work your asses off and make intriguing content

@combat_chameleon 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for making these videos. they're much appreciated ❣️

@bobcosmo9074 2 жыл бұрын

Magnifique. Je ne pourrais plus regarder les punaises de la même manière! Merci beaucoup.

@osmia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I love seeing how you show all these different insects to us. And when you give us behind the scene details like where you got it from