Moths & Beetles in Flight! 6k fps

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12 species of moths & beetles filmed in-flight at 6,000 frames per second!
Playback rate on these sequences is varied throughout the video.
Still images of banded tussock moth & larviform glowworm beetle by Matt Bertone: www.flickr.com/photos/7679027...
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Featuring:
00:00 - virgin tiger moth
01:00 - Clymene moth
01:26 - banded tussock moth
01:55 - Luna moth
02:16 - Polyphemus moth
02:57 - waved sphinx moth
03:29 - small-eyed sphinx moth
04:01 - glowworm beetle
04:53 - giant diving beetle
05:41 - longhorn alder borer beetle
06:09 - flower longhorn beetle
06:32 - long-necked ground beetle
Taxonomic IDs
- virgin tiger moth, Apantesis virgo
- Clymene moth, Haploa clymene
- banded tussock moth, Halysdiota tessellaris
- Luna moth, Actias luna
- Polyphemus moth, Antheraea polyphemus
- waved sphinx, Ceratomia undulosa
- small-eyed sphinx, Paonias mypos
- glowworm beetle, Phengodes sp.
- giant diving beetle, Cybister sp.
- Alder borer, Saperda obliqua
- Flower Longhorn Beetle, Judolia cordifera
- Long-necked ground beetle, Colliuris sp.
Music licensed from soundofpicture.com

Пікірлер: 293

@mel0dymak3r Жыл бұрын

i'm always surprised by how beautiful moths are. they're like little fantasy creatures with their round shapes and button eyes, covered in fur as colorful and bright as bird feathers with huge flexible wings like soft blankets & graceful looking antennae... underrated beasts imo

@docwho2828 Жыл бұрын

I agree!😁🪲

@notprisanymore Жыл бұрын

i agree, i hate how most ppl think moths are just the ugly things that fly around your lamps and eat your clothes but they are gorgeous

@tylervanpeursem7627 Жыл бұрын

I've started calling them "real dragons" because they're the closest we'll probably get (besides pterosaurs) they are the only living animal with 2+ limbs AND wings

@teffley2766 Жыл бұрын

Unlike butterflies, with their gross fly eyeballs 🤢

@notprisanymore Жыл бұрын

@@teffley2766 fr

@mothclaws8019 Жыл бұрын

i understand you’re trying to capture flight specifically, but if you’ve got any footage of the moths (or any bug really that wouldn’t fly just walking, i’d love to see it! it’s hard to observe how their feet move with how fast they walk, and it’s something i’m very curious about

@ianhandy5090 Жыл бұрын

Agreed 100% Would love to see some derpy moth walking

@chrisgenovese8188 Жыл бұрын

Ant Lab slow mos are an instant watch, every time. I love how the beetles stick their legs way out. I imagine a little "weeeeeeeee".

@thatssad5183 Жыл бұрын

Dude your videos are so comforting. Everytime i get depressed i always watch these to remind myself how beautiful life is

@emilygratz9203 Жыл бұрын

2:16 love how it's waving hi to us. Very polite moth, 100/10.

@kailynliu1519 Жыл бұрын

2:12 I love how thie Polyphemus moth looks like a griffin from this angle. The moths are so cute and all the insects are beautiful in their own way. Thanks for this informative and wonderful video!

@emilygratz9203 Жыл бұрын

4:53 it's front claws look like hands, it's like it's rubbing it's hands together like it's getting ready, very polite 100/10

@mohamedkamil851 Жыл бұрын

I was one of those people who liked Butterflies, but not moths. Only in recent time I've realized how magically beautiful Moths are.

@mujeebkhan6721 Жыл бұрын

Its amazing how these insects fly. And I can't imagine how much work you put into a single shot let alone making this amazing collection of beautiful shots.

@AntLab Жыл бұрын

it's hardly work when you are having fun!

@ritahorvath8207 Жыл бұрын

@@AntLab . true . ♡ 🦋

@ROKEY88 Жыл бұрын

I didn't even imagine moths could be this beautiful....😍😍😍😍😍

@StevenVeldt Жыл бұрын

Dude the artistry of these slow motion videos is just beautiful. Super nerdy and I appreciate that.

@goodgoodmike Жыл бұрын

Thank you for not only providing amazing footage but informative commentary as well. Those moths were really beautiful, and pretty cute too!

@paradoxtatorstudios9681 Жыл бұрын

never thought videos about insects would be so calming but it is nonetheless and i love appreciating them 😂

@FuckYoutubeAliases Жыл бұрын

I love how some moths seem to know they are being filmed, and they start waving with their little feets at the camera before taking off. Almost like they're saying Farewell.

@theghoulavenue Жыл бұрын

I love these videos, something about the music and slow motion movement of the animals is so calming. it's like brain therapy

@bharynndelacruz1199 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos, you are doing amazing work and you are appreciated. Could you consider filming a Clearwing Hummingbird Moth (Hemaris thysbe) taking off/drinking nectar in midair? The drinking nectar in midair might be too much of a challenge but I really think you amd everyone else would enjoy seeing Hemaris thysbe up close and in slo-mo 💜

@AntLab Жыл бұрын

Haven't come across one recently, but I would definitely film one if I have the opportunity!

@bharynndelacruz1199 Жыл бұрын

@@AntLab dope, you're awesome man thank you for all you do 🤙🏽

@rayarubin3584 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. The music, the amazing insects in slow motion and your explanation are really hypnotizing. This is awesome

@rockman3926 Жыл бұрын

I'm in love with your channel! Seeing all this amazing bugs in such details and glory is a straight up gift Thank you very much for your work!!!!!!!❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

@darklight6013 Жыл бұрын

2:25 He is so FLUFFY and CUTE 🥺

@jimfowler5930 Жыл бұрын

The flight mechanics, smooth or otherwise, are simply stunning. Thank You for bringing these revelations to our thirsty eyes. I cannot get enough of your works.......as a scientist, too (Physicist), it is impossible to turn away at such beauty.

@AreejCheeze 7 күн бұрын

awww the tiger moth waved at us at 0:05

@jamesstevens2362 Жыл бұрын

These videos have been a delight to watch! I can’t stop thinking that insects get a huge thrill from take-off. Their body language says it all: woohoo!!

@petertimowreef9085 Жыл бұрын

1:30 I like how this dude makes two half wing beats to clear the ground before making a full one with the wings all the way down.

@ianhandy5090 Жыл бұрын

So glad we got more moth footage from you! As someone who raises moths its always so cool to see your camera show what look like a blur to me.

@GrumpyYank26 Жыл бұрын

Ok. I’m not a big bug fan but i love that you are! What i love is the slow mo moth videos. They are beautiful. The non moth videos-not so mich. But thanks for the great work! More pretty bugs please!!

@sheilamore3261 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness this moths are gorgeous absolutely gorgeous I love them thanks for sharing🥰💕

@gixellia8455 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Thank you :o)

@a.jjoans5822 Жыл бұрын

I love the idea of a bunch of awkwardly flying beetles looking to hug the first thing they bump into

@SuperTigger1999 Жыл бұрын

man l love moths they're so beautiful, l also love showing my 4yr sister these videos her favorite is the Chinese Luna moth

@Kristof_Kertesz Жыл бұрын

2:34 stunning flight!

@Morales-nt6vi Жыл бұрын

I've been subscribed to your channel for some time. Love your content. I just can't get enough of bugs, beetles, etc. I've had a Calosoma scrutator beetle fly out my window once.A very strong flyer. I've kept them as pets back between 2010 2013 Hardy pets if done right.Salute!

@annikawettle978 Жыл бұрын

Great vid! The filming, narration and music. Insects have the cutest little faces :)

@astick5249 Жыл бұрын

The way the long necked ground beetle just deploys its wings like one would a folding knife is really satisfying

@TesserId Жыл бұрын

Strikes me, this time of year, how Halloween themed are the colors of the virgin tiger moth colors (at the beginning of the vid). Well, it may be intended to scare off predators, but I find it strikingly beautiful. Of course, that doesn't mean I want to eat it.

@TesserId Жыл бұрын

Would love to see someone come up with a tiger moth costume, if only to deck themselves out in those colors.

@robertbaric7610 Жыл бұрын

I do not know how they came to exist but the phenomenal complexity of even the smallest detail is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@greensleeves42 Жыл бұрын

Ohhh I love luna moths, I hope you realize that dream someday! In the meantime that closeup was gorgeous though

@OkNoBigDeal Жыл бұрын

3:07 This moth looks like it has a great horned owls face on its back.

@natanhalinowski3174 Жыл бұрын

You don't upload often but when you do it's amazing 🙃

@Domzdream Жыл бұрын

Seriously gorgeous footage! Just gorgeous!! 💜

@Tryn2bkind Жыл бұрын

Excellent. I wish all humans would fully grasp that every living thing is as complex as we are. And due our respect and care.

@jesseg4908 6 ай бұрын

I love how insects just go T pose during take off

@EfraArt_Mix Жыл бұрын

5:29 From the way it falls, it seems that it is going to dive into the water, very appropriate xD 😄

@butterflystampede1945 Жыл бұрын

I mean moths, yeah-gorgeous, but beatles? Never thought them to be so fascinating and beautiful. Next time one flies in my face, I won't swat it screaming obscenities-I will thank them gently for a kiss.

@StellarLimpkin Жыл бұрын

As a very amateur moth photographer i loved this video so much

@StellarLimpkin Жыл бұрын

also i didn’t even know diving beetles could fly

@ToastVoid Жыл бұрын

Omg this is so beautiful your showed me how beautiful a moth can be I mean like they are so cute and detailed and even more!

@alveolate Жыл бұрын

moths become so cute when they're up close!

@johnnyplto5592 Жыл бұрын

this is beautiful

@TheMrpendertuga Жыл бұрын

Your videos are one of the coolest things I've ever seen, moths are really something else! Definitely some of the most underrated insects, awesome work!

@aronricardovideo Жыл бұрын

Dr. no tengo palabras para agradecer el maravilloso trabajo que usted realiza y la generosidad de compartir con todos nosotros.

@kathia4455 Жыл бұрын

Love this video! Moths are so cute!

@heckers Жыл бұрын

omg the lil feet all spread out, like "look out, here I come!! aaaahhh!!!"

@UntamedScience Жыл бұрын

That new bkg color and gradient is amazing btw!

@AntLab Жыл бұрын

it's no purple (IMHO) but gotta try new stuff every once and a while

@paularomanopaula5425 Жыл бұрын

This week I found a dead butterfly and brought home. Yesterday I observed the wings on the microscope. I was enchanted with it. Today this video just increased much more my enchantmend and knowledge about insects. Thanks!

@averycockburn31 Жыл бұрын

Incredible! Thanks for posting this little beauties.

@sandrinedurand3203 Жыл бұрын

Please keep on with these videos. They are a joy.

@MothyMilk Жыл бұрын

I love these types of videos. I have panic attacks and watching slower moving things help calm me down. Moths are my favorite creatures of Mother Earth’s . Thank you for making these

@thearnoldarmy1899 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for all of these amazing videos. Getting my family to be less terrified and murderous to bugs!

@valuchinn Жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing! In reality, I¨m really scared of insects... but in slow-mo, they are fascinating, they look such a perfect design, and nature is amazing.

@rosebrown6128 Жыл бұрын

Exquisite! Thanks so much. I would love to see a dissection of the thorax revealing the intrinsic flight muscles to explain how they flap their wings.

@ajlucky0076 Жыл бұрын

Me too! Seeing things like that could help us with our own flying machines. It's a shame entomology is so understudied

@shipsandboatspassingbyonth3109 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic videos of beautiful and impressive insects!

@thedoomer9250 Жыл бұрын

Love the beetles at 6:32 they don't even jump lol

@Handhandme Жыл бұрын

I love moths and was so happy to see another one of these videos! They're cute ☺

@tokkianimates738 Жыл бұрын

I went to a sunflower farm recently and saw a praying mantis fly past me and land on a flower! She was gorgeous and reminded me of one of your videos

@kevinwilson2082 6 ай бұрын

Gods beautiful creatures, you being one of them, are amazing! How lucky we all are to have someone like you doing this for us. Thank you so much. I agree with many of the commentators in that I too find myself a little more at peace after watching and listening to your videos. Kevin

@carolgaribay Жыл бұрын

I love what you do, Hopefully watching these amazing animals makes us respect nature more.

@DanielLawton Жыл бұрын

Super cool! I'm animating a 3D virtual moth, and I'll be copying that initial moth movement as closely as I can. So when people put in work to capture this sort of thing, it goes into "the database". Long after all moths are gone, on some lonely outpost in another galaxy, that moth will still be flying. I only have to scan her in, make sure I have the right "bones" in my model, and it'll be an exact match.

@fricken_stoat Жыл бұрын

i needed this in my life, thank you

@gailbartley9506 Жыл бұрын

Your videos make me smile so much! Thank you, I needed that 😄 Keep on making them, they are highlights of my day sometimes!

@catharinepizzarello4784 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you so much!

@obiwahndagobah9543 Жыл бұрын

It is fitting that the colourful moths in the beginning are called tiger moths. In Germany we call them "bears".

@aarneg Жыл бұрын

You have to do more of this... Just amazing. Thanks!

@paradisefalls37 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic videography and video! Thank you for sharing ! Love it !!

@70n24 Жыл бұрын

I love moths, I love them so much.

@superditdit48 Жыл бұрын

as always- marvelously wonderful to watch

@stopwars8642 9 ай бұрын

Love the beetle take off

@abigailbostic2198 Жыл бұрын

Always such fantastic footage! Your videos are always perfect to sit down and watch while I eat because they're so relaxing and cool! Love learning neat details about how insects move!

@CMZneu Жыл бұрын

4:55 Actually it makes sense that if would readily fly out of water since it would be trying to get back into water.

@zedbee2736 Жыл бұрын

I love that in slow motion they almost resemble something out of Godzilla; if a moth were to be scaled up to that size this is probably what it would look like

@ryguyryguyryguy Жыл бұрын

This is a consistently great channel. Love all your videos

@michaelhuskey3225 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to document a part of creation that most humans have never experienced. I feel blessed to have seen your work. Great job!

@hp.a. Жыл бұрын

Your job is simply delightful. Thank you.

@mastergamers6057 10 ай бұрын

This is awesome! So much to learn,so beautiful,wings amazing!

@tedbomba6631 Жыл бұрын

As always, thank you for sharing these beautiful creatures in slow motion flight. I can only imagine the time and effort it takes to capture them in flight !

@ulrikchristiansen Жыл бұрын

These videos are insane! Thanks for making them for us to see.

@nepoznatiartist Жыл бұрын

Thank you again for another masterpiece of a video, Ant Lab! You help bring a whole other world to us, like a peak into a different dimension. Beautiful little creatures! 🥰❤️