This Insect Jumps Like Nothing Else on Earth!

[@JustSushi0]

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

[@mewtwice3314]

Rite

[@Spectrulus]

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]

so how did that work out for you?

[@calebpoemoceah3087]

Crouching beetle hidden dragon

[@prla5400]

Crouching beetle hidden gecko

[@1Eddie4u]

I would watch that

[@BluesGuitarPlayer001]

Crouching beetle hidden donut

[@Pumpernickel420]

Crouching beetle hidden dragonfly

[@DCsk8rgoelz]

crouching beetle hidden sproinger

[@luci_datum]

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]

Yeppp

[@minecraftstation6422]

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

[@implausibleimpossiblehypot4006]

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

[@minecraftstation6422]

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

[@Apostrafi]

Me rn LOL

[@simonsays5587]

Dr Smith, you are a gem on YT. TY👍

[@ДокторЯдо]

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

[@itstoad5779]

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

[@soragami6247]

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]

Yes I approve

[@fatbastardinapan1466]

OH I HAVE GOT TO SEE THRIPS

[@GunnarMcGriff]

fairy flies would be incredible!

[@oscarclendon3995]

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?

[@johnnywhite1681]

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

[@robertmacpherson9044]

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]

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

[@DCsk8rgoelz]

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.

[@amineerr7744]

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

[@dantearganaraz9551]

This channel is really underrated

[@jerrygrimes1977]

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!

[@V3v15c3r8]

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]

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!

[@mell5111]

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😊

[@pjyoung191]

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

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

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

[@plebulus]

Snails and spiders are not insects

[@fockewulffw1908]

Gotta catch them all

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

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

[@sigisalmen2399]

Snails, spiders and thumbs up are not insects 😜

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

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

[@thotobliterator1587]

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

[@Whitejesselink]

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

[@faeshonboyer7018]

And rolly poly's

[@brettrichardson7924]

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

[@PatRick-vv8mn]

5:45 The larva literally just Yeet itself

[@1RAH]

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

[@tracybowling97]

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.

[@chj.schwarz]

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

[@TakeAsNeeded4Pain]

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.

[@avidhossanmansur9830]

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

[@higorcastro6674]

The nature is perfect because is made by god

[@Tymdek]

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

[@angrydoggy9170]

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

[@kjames1698]

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

[@Tymdek]

@@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.

[@robynconway1286]

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]

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!

[@soapyshoes]

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

[@Spectrulus]

ANT LAB ANT LAB ANT LAB ANT LAB

[@paetonlandry7628]

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.

[@jfnuyen]

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

[@legrandmasmas5727]

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

[@nismo578]

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

[@carolinapinheiro9915]

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

[@blackvx]

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 👏 👏 👏

[@russthebuss5]

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

[@timeB4being]

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

[@r0ntuber]

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]

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.

[@navarmaxted9976]

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

[@floofy_wolfe383]

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

[@-beee-]

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

[@curtissteenbruggen1491]

I hope you realize how awesome your job is.

[@dennisf7086]

Easy to understand for the lay person. Good job.

[@AndreasIndustriePro]

good work and congratulations for being featured on DDI

[@morningvideo]

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

[@willybe6427]

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

[@gergelybuday7433]

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

[@Shnarfbird]

These lil buddies are real cute

[@eunaekim9216]

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

[@CarlytheWolf23]

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]

This is how you make science.

[@rutexas7157]

Awesome work young man! Keep them coming.

[@betty-joymoreau4363]

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.

[@CaptainMarvel4Ever]

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

[@tracywong7300]

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

[@NaveedUlIslam]

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

[@Jellyfish146]

Wow, I love bugs

[@benjamingaughan7245]

It's 😎 your actually making scientific discoveries.

[@ColorblindBullpup]

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

[@songrogu7801]

When you chillin and suddenly your crush text you 😅

[@jim1082]

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

[@dziban303]

This channel is outstanding

[@lfproductions3799]

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?

[@mewtwice3314]

Always liked learning about bugs for some reason .

[@vitalygoji]

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.

[@ErezMarom]

Love your videos, great job!

[@Icecreamcarpet]

Best science channel

[@Apexplyr]

Aw yeahhh, new antlab video. Thanks guys!

[@Baki_B]

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

[@chrisb6791]

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

[@honeybunch5765]

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

[@-K_J-]

The laughter I made when it first jumped was unreal

[@shardydark4058]

I was already scared of worms

[@nebulaM16]

Believe it or not but I had those many times in my grow room, if I’m not wrong, they are called Springtails, there are some debate about them being beneficial to plants roots because they feed on fungus gnats an roots aphids which is plausible, but from my experience they can also cause problems if the media is void of gnats and aphids creating primary food depletion and forcing them to feed on roots, those creating wounds and pathways for potential pathogen infections.

[@podme]

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 KZbin on break today to find out if it was special lol. It looked really cool in person.

[@albertosimal6569]

Fantastic piece of research!!

[@kyyyle8999]

Maybe its like a jumping spider, forcing a fluid into one place like the spider does do its legs. When the beetle bounced from its back to its feet you could see ots head resinating after take off, there is no resinating with the worm.

[@mamaharumi]

Dude, these videos are perfect

[@Comeoffitman]

When I was a kid a beetle with yellow colored and strawberry colored eyes moved over when I lifting a rock. I’ll never remember how scared I had on it.

[@minecraftstation6422]

I believe I can flyyy

[@milannguyen3955]

I believe i csn touch the skyyyyyyyy

[@minecraftstation6422]

@@milannguyen3955 hey hey thx for replying thought my comment will be forgotten in the comment section abyss XD

[@jacksim5759]

immaculate work!

[@mlougee3172]

Can you try to film water boatmen and other aquatic flying insects taking off from the waters surface in slow motion?

[@Fragrantbeard]

Ooh! Neat, yes please.

[@kellvaughn131]

Awesome video! Thanks for the free information 😁

[@SomeoneCommenting]

It would be interesting to put the beetles in a surface that they cannot grip, like glass or maybe Teflon, and see if they arc trying to do their trick until they find out that they have bent a lot without being able to do anything, maybe falling sideways. How would they react?

[@jacksim5759]

appreciate the subtitling too

[@silentopinion]

Last summer, those click beetles kept on getting into my house. I showed one to my nephew and he thought it was cool.

[@Terjay]

Micro CT scan? Awwwwww...

[@TooReelFishing]

I love theses videos, are you an entomologist?

[@kujojotarostandoceanman2641]

FINALLY, A ANIMAL THAT USE ROLLING TO MOVE

[@brettrichardson7924]

Imagine how many engineering discoveries have been lost to time because someone got scared and crushed a bug

[@pauljs75]

Seems to inflate before launch, probably has some internal air sacs to provide the springiness.

[@wannabeslav]

That beetle is just powering up to Super Saiyan to jump

[@Paislywalls4767]

Hello! Came to mind: ever view a cat instantly, SUDDENLY SPRING from one spot? Have seen jumps of probably 7-8 ' ! Always makes me laugh and feel bad for them at same time

[@valentinechoco6917]

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

[@pelufaz8435]

This guy looks exactly like a guy who studies beetle larvae

[@terozak4140]

Don't call it "unimpressive" 🤨

[@CarlytheWolf23]

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

[@CMZneu]

Great video man, keep it up!

[@thrownchance]

so that means, that they shouldn't be able to jump on a glass plate, right?

[@AntLab]

Yes, exactly! They can't, we tried it. That detail is in the research paper!

[@Noodliest]

Thank you.