This Insect Jumps Like Nothing Else on Earth!

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We found some beetle larvae under the bark of a dead tree that perform very unusual spring-loaded jumps! It was so weird that we ended up doing a whole study on them and just submitted it for publication as a peer-reviewed science journal article. You can check out the pre-print (the version that is currently under review) of that research study here:
Update Jan 19, 2022: this research is now out in a peer-reviewed journal article!: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone....
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.11...
This wasn't work just done by me! It is a collaborative study done with several scientists, who you can find and follow on twitter and elsewhere:
Matt Bertone: / bertonemyia
Josh Gibson: / drstrangeant
Ainsley Seago: / americanbeetles
Takahiro Yoshida: www.researchgate.net/profile/...
Still images in this video by Matt Bertone & music licensed from soundofpicture.com

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@calebpoemoceah3087 2 жыл бұрын

Crouching beetle hidden dragon

@prla5400 2 жыл бұрын

Crouching beetle hidden gecko

@1Eddie4u 2 жыл бұрын

I would watch that

@aLosersTale 2 жыл бұрын

Crouching beetle hidden donut

@charliebarley6149 2 жыл бұрын

Crouching beetle hidden dragonfly

@DCsk8rgoelz 2 жыл бұрын

crouching beetle hidden sproinger

@MrJesseFisher 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is bringing back all my childhood notions to just flip every rock and scare my parents with whatever I found.

@mewtwice3314 2 жыл бұрын

Rite

@Spectrulus 2 жыл бұрын

I'm delighted that not only do you put together well edited, easy to understand videos out, and yet also make scientific progress at the same time! My sincere appreciation for all you do. I'm going to find my own dead tree and make my own discoveries!

@patrickormerod3472 Жыл бұрын

so how did that work out for you?

@user-co3uc8vt7e 2 жыл бұрын

My brain: "Ew, a jumping larva. Disgusting. Let's watch it now."

@luci_datum 2 жыл бұрын

Ohp time to watch this, forget school, this is the real learning Edit: This was really interesting, it makes me wonder what else about insects hasn't been researched because it's considered "unremarkable"

@minecraftstation6422 2 жыл бұрын

Yeppp

@minecraftstation6422 2 жыл бұрын

So, what's you major? Spring loaded insects 😌

@implausibleimpossiblehypot4006 2 жыл бұрын

@@minecraftstation6422 your PhD is a joke until one day the military hires you to build the first insect mech suit

@minecraftstation6422 2 жыл бұрын

@@implausibleimpossiblehypot4006 yep... Gotta expect the unexpected 😏

@Apostrafi 2 жыл бұрын

Me rn LOL

@soragami6247 2 жыл бұрын

May I recommend some really small insects for the next Slow Mo flights? Like Thrips, and Fairy flies? Maybe some Drainflies or Strepsiptera? I haven't seen slowmo's for them here on youtube, only thrips, which was several years ago.

@samuelharris6459 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I approve

@fatbastardinapan1466 2 жыл бұрын

OH I HAVE GOT TO SEE THRIPS

@GunnarMcGriff 2 жыл бұрын

fairy flies would be incredible!

@thotobliterator1587 2 жыл бұрын

1:50 Vsauce: “Why aren’t wheels found in nature? Armadillos, dung beetles, and these larvae: “🅱️RUH”

@Whitejesselink 2 жыл бұрын

Also gears surprisingly. Back legs on some tiny leaf hopper only when they're young surprisingly.

@faeshonboyer7018 2 жыл бұрын

And rolly poly's

@brettrichardson7924 2 жыл бұрын

When they talk about wheels in science it means a complete wheel, like something that unfurls normally isn't the same technical thing

@simonsays5587 2 жыл бұрын

Dr Smith, you are a gem on YT. TY👍

@oscarclendon3995 2 жыл бұрын

The way you used the CT scan to determine if the jump could be performed using muscle power alone was so cool! Would these larvae be jumping like this to avoid predation?

@itstoad5779 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely thriving watching all these funky lil dudes utterly yeet themselves into oblivion. best channel on YT atm

@robertmacpherson9044 2 жыл бұрын

Splendid, as always! I suppose this behavior keeps some of them from becoming woodpecker snacks, but it would leave them exposed and unlikely to be able to get back under the bark. Perhaps they end up at the base of the tree, and can find some loose bark on the exposed roots.... or can climb back up till they find a suitable place to get back to what they were doing.

@peterisaacs6882 Жыл бұрын

Supplemental question. When do they use this escape mechanism. Routinely or only as a last option to avoid certain death from a predator.

@TakeAsNeeded4Pain 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel! My wife and I can't get enough of these videos. They're so interesting and the detail is amazing! We really appreciate the work you do and quality of your videos.

@V3v15c3r8 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your channel. I love insects and always have. I used to breed and raise tarantulas so know most about those but feel a drop in bucket to what you know. Keep up good work!

@jinzhanghsu4253 2 жыл бұрын

this is so interesting! I don't know whether you guys have tried this before,but I think there is another way to test this hypothesis: You can put the larvae on almost friction-less surfaces, and see if they can still make the successful jump! if not, then there probably isn't any internal structure storing the energy!

@arealhauntedhouse4171 2 жыл бұрын

Insects are fascinating. I love them! 🐛🐜🐞🐝🐌🦋🕷👍🏼

@plebulus 2 жыл бұрын

Snails and spiders are not insects

@fockewulffw1908 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta catch them all

@arealhauntedhouse4171 2 жыл бұрын

@@plebulus they're still Bugs! Sooo! 👅 💦

@sigisalmen2399 2 жыл бұрын

Snails, spiders and thumbs up are not insects 😜

@arealhauntedhouse4171 2 жыл бұрын

@@sigisalmen2399 you know what I know that but I like all bug's including arachnids & gastropods. So buzz off🐝

@johnnywhite1681 2 жыл бұрын

A very interesting scientific look at nature that I would never get to see or understand without your show. Thank you.

@amineerr7744 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is so underrated, awesome work buddy. 4k videos would be awesome to get a glance on these wonderful creatures.

@1RAH 2 жыл бұрын

I always look forward to your videos. I can't wait for your channel to gain more traction because you do some top notch work

@DCsk8rgoelz 2 жыл бұрын

I have an exceedingly large number of subscriptions but this channel is one of the few that I get truly excited for when I see a new video come out. Its both fascinating and hilarious watching these insects in slow motion.

@pjyoung191 2 жыл бұрын

When they curl up mid jump they look like cute little shrimps ❤️

@timeB4being 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your site, love all your posts.

@chj.schwarz 2 жыл бұрын

love to see that scan, more of that stuff please!

@jerrygrimes1977 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine explaining the technology at 2:38 to any scientist or doctor 50 years ago. Maybe a single decade is enough to drop jaws! I am thrilled to see where science goes because of new cameras, microscopes and the like. The Slowmo guys have fascinated me in the world of physics and you've rekindled my obsession with biology. Thank you!

@jfnuyen 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos on insects and all the amazing things about them are always very interesting.

@mell5111 11 ай бұрын

I love these videos. I imagine how useful a propulsion system would be for these creatures as they continue to perform their maintenance role in the woodland. Thank you for sharing these videos😊

@legrandmasmas5727 2 жыл бұрын

your channel's great, you're making me love insects!

@morningvideo 2 жыл бұрын

Love all of your uploads, thanks “jumping guy”!

@-beee- 2 жыл бұрын

This is so cool! The science happening real-time is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing these incredible videos!

@rutexas7157 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work young man! Keep them coming.

@tracybowling97 2 жыл бұрын

You have the most amazing job! I should have studied as a biologist or similar for a job studying animal behavior. It fascinates me to no end. I can not get enough. Thank you for sharing.

@paetonlandry7628 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video and I appreciate the showing of the technology used for the study. That was the first time I knew a micro CT scan was possible.

@ErezMarom 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, great job!

@avidhossanmansur9830 2 жыл бұрын

This shows just how limited our understanding of nature is. This guy discovered something new under tree bark!

@higorcastro6674 2 жыл бұрын

The nature is perfect because is made by god

@Tymdek 2 жыл бұрын

@@higorcastro6674 Nah, it isn't perfect, it's always just as good as it needs to be.

@angrydoggy9170 2 жыл бұрын

@@higorcastro6674 Not one single thing in nature is perfect. Everything is just about acceptable at best.

@kjames1698 2 жыл бұрын

@@Tymdek you hit home with this, and if it isn’t good enough, either extinction or evolution

@Tymdek 2 жыл бұрын

@@kjames1698 More or less, yes. There are always random mutations occuring and if there suddenly is something changing in the environment, the individuals with mutations that make them somehow better suited to live in this changed environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

@russthebuss5 2 жыл бұрын

Holy moly your subs have grown so much since all this promo... congrats dude!

@albertosimal6569 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic piece of research!!

@dennisf7086 2 жыл бұрын

Easy to understand for the lay person. Good job.

@dantearganaraz9551 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is really underrated

@soapyshoes 2 жыл бұрын

me chanting: ANT LAB ANT LAB ANT LAB ANT LAB ANT LAB

@Spectrulus 2 жыл бұрын

ANT LAB ANT LAB ANT LAB ANT LAB

@robynconway1286 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had become an entimologist. I love insects. My Mum inspired my fascination over 60 years ago with the Click Beetle and spiders. Insects are very important.

@dorabrooks76 2 жыл бұрын

It's wonderful that your mum inspired you like that! My niece is absolutely fascinated with insects, and I'm trying to encourage her as much as possible. I've helped her get over her reluctance to pick them up, so she can examine them more closely now, which she enjoys. 😊 Unfortunately some kids played some very cruel pranks on her and have made her terrified of spiders. We used to watch tarantula videos together all the time, and she'd go on "spider hunts" searching for as many different kinds as she could find, so for her to be so scared now is heartbreaking... Trying to overcome that fear is going to be a challenge, but I'm determined to try, for her sake. As for being an entomologist, why not become a backyard scientist? Could be a really interesting and fulfilling hobby for you!

@betty-joymoreau4363 2 жыл бұрын

Wow nice to know, thank you, did not know this before about this bug. Learned something new today and its only going to get better.

@kellvaughn131 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for the free information 😁

@beawandickloans 2 жыл бұрын

4:53 "slow and unimpressive" I feel these beetles!

@gergelybuday7433 2 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this since the jumping maggot video!

@navarmaxted9976 2 жыл бұрын

That's crazy how two larval insects on the same tree have such a unique characteristic in common!

@CMZneu 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man, keep it up!

@carolinapinheiro9915 2 жыл бұрын

Bro.. they did a full study im amazed i love this so much

@nismo578 2 жыл бұрын

I am so surprised these vids don't have a million+ views yet. Amazing content

@AndreasIndustriePro 2 жыл бұрын

good work and congratulations for being featured on DDI

@dziban303 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is outstanding

@jacksim5759 Жыл бұрын

immaculate work!

@mamaharumi 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, these videos are perfect

@Avabees 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool science, i love hearing about the process!

@curtissteenbruggen1491 Жыл бұрын

I hope you realize how awesome your job is.

@willybe6427 2 жыл бұрын

my mind immediately went to "this is how you do a pressure flip on a skateboard" ...Excelsior!!

@r0ntuber 2 жыл бұрын

It seems to me that in order to test your hypothesis that the beetle is using its legs as a latch, I'd recommend putting the beetle on a surface in which they are unable to find purchase for their legs; then you can see if there are still able to perform the maneuver.

@reinerhildebrand5915 Жыл бұрын

Als Schüler verwendete ich eine Flüssigkeit, die auf deutsch Wasserglas genannt wird, um Glaswände für meine Ameisen unüberwindbar zu machen. Sie bietet den Tarsen der Insekten keine Angriffsmöglichkeit mehr.

@eunaekim9216 2 жыл бұрын

If there were an insect Olympics, this critter would win the gold medal in the vault event!

@Freedashin69 2 жыл бұрын

This guy puts me at ease for some reason.

@Noodliest 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@floofy_wolfe383 2 жыл бұрын

How cool is that to have discovered something and be able to publish a paper on it.

@Apexplyr 2 жыл бұрын

Aw yeahhh, new antlab video. Thanks guys!

@blackvx 2 жыл бұрын

After discovering this, It's strange that the click beetle does not spring load as a larvae. Thanks for taking the time to share your findings in such cool videos 👏 👏 👏

@jim1082 2 жыл бұрын

Like nothing on Earth you said? The FLEA: "Hold my bear"

@caiolopezcomz 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent channel

@CarlytheWolf23 2 жыл бұрын

The common cat flea has that mechanism and is neat seeing it in slow motion, I'm sure other flea species do it too, but the cat flea is the only one I've seen footage of. It's really cool seeing their hind legs lock up with so much energy before springing up to such heights compared to its body size.

@Murkrust Жыл бұрын

This is how you make science.

@NaveedUlIslam 8 ай бұрын

Great video as always. It would be great to see how they jump on a flat surface with not way to anchor its feet. This will confirm that feet anchoring is the foundation of this jump

@DonutToast 2 жыл бұрын

This is really cool!!

@studiocordesvocalles 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel

@s-p_i-d_e-r 2 жыл бұрын

So fun to watch

@Shnarfbird 2 жыл бұрын

These lil buddies are real cute

@gailhowes9398 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating !

@Icecreamcarpet 2 жыл бұрын

Best science channel

@yocelinrios1055 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for share thiiiis

@clarkwilliamlor7728 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your account. Love it.

@TooReelFishing 2 жыл бұрын

I love theses videos, are you an entomologist?

@harleypite1867 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing channel

@chrisb6791 Жыл бұрын

Unless I missed something, I did not hear why they jump. Great video and narration!

@marceli531 2 жыл бұрын

What a great interesting job that is. It would be awesome to really know how it can do that. Its a super reverse ab crunch

@tracywong7300 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought I’d be so interested in small jumping beetle larvae

@-K_J- 2 жыл бұрын

The laughter I made when it first jumped was unreal

@ColorblindBullpup 2 жыл бұрын

we definitely need some slo mo spider footage of jumping, spinning, attacking and just running.

@honeybunch5765 2 жыл бұрын

The take off looks so gracious, the landing is a bit sloppy but I get it protects itself landing in a ball.

@shardydark4058 Жыл бұрын

I was already scared of worms

@CaptainMarvel4Ever 2 жыл бұрын

I wish this was my job. I can't imagine anything better. Communicating with scientists from Japan makes it extra cool.

@just4uamnda 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating,!,,,,!!!

@PatRick-vv8mn 2 жыл бұрын

5:45 The larva literally just Yeet itself

@vitalygoji 2 жыл бұрын

He is looking at advanced bioengineering but in his head is all created itself. Computer can't create itself, toilet paper can't create itself but infinitely complex bio machinery can. How do these people even function? Amazing.

@mewtwice3314 2 жыл бұрын

Always liked learning about bugs for some reason .

@MadotsukiGaming 2 жыл бұрын

This is so fricking cool

@benjamingaughan7245 2 жыл бұрын

It's 😎 your actually making scientific discoveries.

@Baki_B 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't i find this channel before this is exactly my type of content

@lfproductions3799 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not 100% sold on the latch theory (holding the ground), it could be directly confirmed by using various surface types I.e. slippery or moist to see if that has an impact on them grabbing the surface. Hypothetically could it not be an internal mechanism that releases the tension?

@LyleKatzman Жыл бұрын

this is amazing work ! Thank you! I need to knowwhat is the common and scientiific name of that first larva you found underneath the bark of a dead tree?

@CarlytheWolf23 2 жыл бұрын

I love how they resemble shrimp when in the middle of their jump lol

@anjalibharti457 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@valentinechoco6917 2 жыл бұрын

My brain: THAT'S A LARVAE!! Me: hehe shrimp jump

@podme 2 жыл бұрын

I work for an online pet store and we have damaged food that get maggots. Today I was watching one and he folded into a ball and shot himself like 4 or 5 inches away. I was amazed and then he got into a ball and did the same thing. I searched KZfaq on break today to find out if it was special lol. It looked really cool in person.