Jumping Hoppers in SLOW MOTION!

[@BrunoLuzdeJesus]

00:12 "just watch what they can do" planthopper: kickflips itself

[@OmegaF77]

It looks like a tre flip.

[@Es-od3sv]

LOL

[@Whitejesselink]

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[@gorillazhead]

"I'm Outtie 5000..."

[@itsnotsuicideifurdeadinsid390]

More like a tre fr

[@benjaminaltube8731]

Love how the hoppers don't even calculate the leap. They just shoot themselves into the air erratically until they attain balance

[@JarthenGreenmeadow]

Full on Yeetbugs.

[@1NIGHTMAREGAMER]

just send it bro

[@danielled8665]

Right? Just like, “farewell. I must go.” *Sails nonsensically into the Void*

[@Abhinay_Limbu]

That's why they end up in my glass of water sometimes

[@Shinnyuu2]

It might be easier to escape predators that way. If they can’t predict where you’ll end up it’s harder to get caught.

[@tnshu]

"They're incredible insects, watch what they can do!" *Insect immediately bounces up in the air, violently spinning in three axes and leaving the earths stratosphere within a second*

[@wonder0408]

Dayummmmm

[@Reilophonix]

Startet spinning bevore leaving the ground 😂😂😂

[@lav-kitty]

NOOOO i'll have to make 444 into 445 likes

[@KrustaceousCheapskate]

had to disrupt that 666 fam

[@lav-kitty]

@@KrustaceousCheapskate NOOOO

[@goldieorfina230]

The one dislike is a plant hopper who didn't like how undignified he looked in the video.

[@jacksparrowismydaddy]

we all tend to be our biggest critics.

[@NorvilleRogers-MYSTERY-INC]

@@dero4378 most of the time dislikes on videos like this are from competing youtubers who are jealous, etc

[@dero4378]

@@NorvilleRogers-MYSTERY-INC I didn't ask but alright.

[@tawain2360]

@Vicks VaporRub why tho?

[@triple-j1327]

No fall damage: Enabled.

[@im_arya_]

Or wear Lucky Horseshoe

[@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574]

LOL

[@K3b1bisLtu]

"Fall damage: disabled" would sound better

[@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574]

@@Aculusi :o

[@LinkinPark4Ever1996]

@@im_arya_ Terraria :)

[@BrunoLuzdeJesus]

4:40 "stabilize and start flying" the little dude went down like a out of control helicopter

[@zeorph]

@Francisco Nieves ??

[@AlucardTheFuckMotheringVampire]

That was his plan 😂

[@suprememasteroftheuniverse]

Autorotation emergency landing.

[@1NIGHTMAREGAMER]

when ur gyroscope gets damaged

[@sunface3064]

@@zeorph dude look like he got hit by a ghost 😂

[@JaviBee]

Why isn’t anyone talking about the fact that one of the insects literally uses gears, that’s so cool

[@trevorduna7666]

Yeah that was wild. Beyond sci-fi.

[@EternalHaVoc]

Because it loses them after time

[@ryanmccue8180]

God truly is the greatest creator

[@nefarioustoast]

@@ryanmccue8180 stupid creationists everywhere

[@gustibiri24]

Exactly, evolution is amazing. I've never seen gear teeth in animal design before. Makes you wonder how nature gets to decide the how and why. Perhaps there is a designer after all *wink

[@michael-k.]

Why is it so funny watching them spin after they jump

[@hondaaccord1399]

Scientifically, their inability to gracefully move pulls out a primal amusement in humans that says, "Thank goodness, this isn't dangerous. We can feel safe around its stupidity."

[@unknowncreature-0069]

I love that some of them actually have a trajectory and some of them just cartwheel themselves out of the atmosphere

[@kilroy987]

0:11 "They're all incredible insects, just watch what they can do..." WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@abelo6727]

Houston we have a problem!

[@SadFace201]

Dude, I was not prepared for that. Nearly spat out all my food from laughing.

[@baonkang5990]

Do a flip

[@pemudabergairah]

Ever since then, everybody calls him Giorgo

[@bulbousborb]

I love hoppers. They are so cute, tiny and there is such a variety of them. Many different colors, shapes, etc. Their ability to jump is very cool too.

[@heywatchmeunfold8457]

Me too!

[@molybdaen11]

They are, until they start to swarm and eat every plant in sight.

[@schmoop3660]

@@molybdaen11 I think those are locusts

[@plebulus]

@@schmoop3660 many insects tend to do this, it's an effective strategy what can I say?

[@ironreeve9370]

This comment is made better by the bird pfp, seeing as birds eat bugs. It's like a person commenting that tic-tacs are cute because they're small and bounce when you drop them

[@dead_warrior_wae]

Gymnast: I can do a double backflip! Insect: 0:42

[@tohey7952]

Underrated

[@dabama2864]

egegsegsegsdgvds

[@italucenaz]

Well, actually just hexapoda, not insects

[@johnes4882]

@@italucenaz all of these guys in the video are considered insects, as hemiptera is an order within hexapoda

[@boomerboy9214]

the tripikciqradrontakickerplipashit jump

[@AGM-Prism]

Woah, I thought they were fairly large insects the entire time until you showed how you captured them haha. Super crazy now knowing how close up that was 😯

[@SirKolass]

Bruh have you never seen one?

[@averagecarguy420]

Dude they’re literally tiny lmfao

[@rajendralimbu3360]

Lol 😆 that's what I just commented.

[@SoftCocoa12]

I don’t know why people insist on being so rude I’m sorry about that. But yea they r rly small I used to catch frog hoppers all the time.

[@Apple-ei1ms]

I like photographing leafhoppers and planthoppers,most of them are pretty tiny

[@cloudgoose]

these videos are SO beautiful! there's something really poetic and magical about the way you've framed them, so they seem to hop off into the air and out of frame. also, those planthoppers seem so brave to me! can you imagine being so small and spinning like that on takeoff?

[@AntLab]

Thanks for this, glad you enjoyed the images!

[@maniraptavia4008]

I agree, I really like the cinematography here, the only thing I would say though, is that with the subtitles on, you can't see any of the hoppers at the start of the video. 😅

[@staverooni]

0:12 1st hopper: I jump! 2nd Hopper: Me too! Third hopper: *Does sick flips*

[@Shinnyuu2]

I think a less controlled jump might serve as an advantage when escaping a predator. Although a steady jumper has more accuracy, their movements are more predictable. For insects that are good at reading trajectories (like dragonflies) this would make for an easy mark. On other hand, prey with a jump that is more haphazard might be harder to catch.

[@janm5854]

00:12 When your girlfriend says "just act normal" when she introduce you to her parents for the first time

[@aurian2051]

Underrated comment lmfao

[@hangry3102]

"They're all incredible insects, just watch what they can do" he said seriously. *bugs yeet themselves in slow motion with mellow music*

[@CMZneu]

This channel should have much more subscribers, great work man keep it up!

[@huntera4825]

100% agree. Such a great channel!

[@JokieTwo]

Agree, am also certain it will happen

[@madjunir]

A little better / specific marketing might be needed. The title or thumbnail of the video didn't really attracted me or provided much info of some of the surprises. I was amazed that some insects are experts at summersaults LoL

[@frankierzucekjr]

I absolutely agree

[@tom.lox.ralphs]

This is of a much higher and informative quality than it needs to be. Very engaging, thanks dude.

[@swhite8381]

It’s really surprising to see the actual size of the bugs after watching your videos where they look so much bigger . It’s great to see their full beauty on the screen . Much appreciated

[@tanukiman3855]

The soundtrack needs the BOINGGGGG sound effect.

[@jamesflanagan3780]

or the faster than a speeding bullet sound effect lol

[@ViolentRainbow]

Narrator: "They're amazing insects, just watch what they can do!" Leaf hopper: **cartwheel** Me: 😮

[@themeekwarrior]

These are so neat! They're some of my favorite kinds of bugs to find because they're so compact and cute. The plant hoppers at the end are especially adorable.

[@LightsCameraAnts]

I never knew spittle bugs were frog hooper nymphs! I actually thought they were 2 different animals. Like the ant lion which is known as a doodle bug but grows into a dragonfly/damsel fly like insect.

[@ecolopstaniondigital9205]

it is very mind satisfying earring somebody with an intelligent speaking and a clear and concise way to explain something, thank you mister

[@adkal2519]

How exciting that someone has come along to fill the void left by Louis Henri Fabre in entertaining us with fabulous facts about our incredible insect friends! Your commentary and photography are wonderful. Keep up this great work.

[@raylingomen2562]

Thank you so much for doing this video. We read about froghoppers during our homeschool reading this morning, your video was a fantastic addition, had us all giggling over the bugs acrobatics!

[@AphidKirby]

This channel is so important!! I love the idea of making scientific footage much more accesible to the public, thank you!

[@UntamedScience]

Another great video!!!

[@bkrgls]

I'm so glad that I stumbled down the KZbin worm hole last night and found this video. All summer I've been noticing more of the frog hoppers this year. I never knew what type of bug it was but I knew that it was harmless. They always hop on me and just ride along while I be cutting grass...😄. I've always thought of them as a cool little bug because of it's color patterns.

[@VitorMiguell]

KZbin won't stop recommending this video.

[@cake6420]

It is so funny when they randomly fling themselves while flailing in every direction.

[@philanthropicnightmare1206]

Very cool! I love how the hoppers naturally sit at almost a 45 degree angle and when they jump, their legs push them strait out (sometimes) so they get maximum distance. Great engineering on those things!

[@dawnmichelle4403]

Their design is incredible! 🤯🙌🏻

[@mojbr704]

Men like you made this planet better

[@jdsb-3707]

When the Treehoppers first jump...... “Ah, oh my gosh what’s happening, I’m dying....oh wait, I’m ok.” Great video.

[@albat6538]

Amazing video! I think hoppers is one of the most under-appreciated group of insects. I've always been fascinated by their unique jump mechanics. However, I had never imagined that some of them have gears! This is just so cool !!!

[@jimfowler5930]

During every one of your videos I exhibit a grin/smile from ear to ear! I cannot get enough of the miracles before my eyes...Thank you Doctor Adrian Smith. As a Physicist, how they derive their calculations would be fascinating to discover and understand!

[@MrBrian8749]

WoW...I wish I had studied entomology as a young man. Never knew insects were so beautiful and interesting. Thank for your informative videos. Maybe some kids will benefit from your work and inter into this discipline.

[@cicadeus7741]

You can always start studying! The world becomes a much gentler, more interesting place when you learn to notice all the littlest creatures around us ♡ I'm just a young entomologist, I hope to get my degree in the next couple decades

[@somethingsinlife5600]

Guys like this raise the collective XP level of Humans!

[@KompetenteEnte]

I like how he moderates out of a forest. It's something new and it calms me somehow

[@navarmaxted9976]

Love this channel! I wanted to be an entomologist once upon a time, still always want to learn more. Keep it up mate!

[@firesoullv]

I always thought they're one of the derpiest insects, and this video did a great job of not changing my mind. Gotta love 'em all the way

[@ficklenutterbar]

0:14 Far right definitely yelled "YEET" as it jumped.

[@Ravenpaw1313]

This was super awesome to see and your passion was so infectious! Thank you for sharing!

[@AutisticAl]

It's awesome to know you're doing something you're passionate about for a living. Keep up the great work, dude! ✌

[@neboskii8756]

There are always baby leaf hoppers vibing at my lamp at night

[@mint5438]

The guy on the right isnt even trying live. He's just having fun.

[@jackiereamy4871]

Whoever created these things is amazing

[@gabriel-de8yv]

The whole video in a nutshell: _WEEEEEE_

[@maxcovfefe]

Ant Lab is such a KZbin gem! I can't believe I didn't find this sooner.

[@ShiftsThaGizzim]

I'm interested in seeing these hoppers land in slow motion as well. Especially given how turbulent many of their flight paths appear to be lol. I wondered if the armor on some of them played any role in softening the impact.

[@TheOnuriks]

Very good video.Thank you for your work.

[@thatonnekidd]

I’m high asf stared at the thumbnail for 30 mins tryna figure out what I was looking at

[@baloog8]

You were high.

[@stanrusk2522]

Kudos, great presentation, great teacher, thank you. Please continue. It’s clear how much work went into putting this together. Shorter presentations may be less of an impediment to realizing these gems. 🕊

[@aTROLLwithBlades]

This is some pretty great footage You should upload some compilations with just footage/music with an outer and a link to this video

[@NobleUnclean]

These critters are so precious! Love them so much.

[@Avabees]

Your channel brings a lot of joy to my life 💕 its like deep look but specific to my field of interest. Explaining The mechanisms of what you film is especially useful

[@gdwolf7]

So that's what they are!!! I always call them "saddle bugs" because they look saddle shaped and usually land on me or my canine brother 's back on a walk, or "grass bugs". I could feel the force as they take off my finger tip! I always see the tiny bright green ones with smooth bodies. I love seeing them jumping all over the summer! Thank you for this video!

[@TIOCI_0]

Who is here escaping political ads in 2020 & loving these videos?

[@bonniesilva5162]

Now here in 2021 escaping non-stop pandemic panic & depressing world events coverage...🦗🦗🦗

[@martinmerkez2907]

Just use 3rd party software and have no ads at all, it's even better 👌

[@sindhukarippal4102]

On a quick glance, i thought it was a burnt shoe on the thumbnail. Lol

[@Philterbank]

You make the world better with this footage. This is like the best stuff I've ever seen. So inspiring.

[@bugjams]

0:15 "sv_gravity -100"

[@DresDEAD617]

Lol, Source engine

[@Saurracuda]

4:13 I like this one in particular

[@Infi3696]

Others: (Researching and observing about they jump) Hoppers: "Weeeeeeeeeee!"😏

[@curtisbullock9739]

Great video! I love how this series has evolved and he has become such a fun on camera host.

[@mikehazelwood6106]

VERY Interesting! To know that something alive can withstand over 500 G-Forces is amazing and to see mechanical gears on something living, is almost unbelievable!

[@tammylines2779]

Yes I was wandering if he was going to show us the one with the mechanical ⚙️Gears , about 4 years ago the jhohova witness drop off a little booklet called wach tower and awaken in one of them had pictures and writing about the tiny little plant jumper and about we have a bug that actually has mechanical ⚙️ on the young ones to help them jump start up and when they get older they lose their gears l love watching how bugs and how they take off and jump up and start to fly

[@DrTWG]

Very impressed with the robustness of the science here . This is what discovery looks like ladies & gents . You can put Burrows in the shadows in years to come ;-)

[@TAWEEYZZ]

I love how the planthopper disables gravity

[@SirKolass]

I love these little cicadas, they're so cute

[@BrookDesHarnais]

Next time, design some grip tape for bugs and make a rippin pro-texture launch-pad for optimal take-off.

[@cornyboy750]

Really great video. Thank you for taking the time to show the beauty of these amazing insects!

[@herbderbler1585]

leafhopper: *hop flap flap* treehopper: *flap flap hop* planthopper: *herp derp flerp* froghopper: *sleeeuurrrrpppp*

[@tnapeepeelu]

Bruh

[@kelldilv]

Hoppers are one of my fave groups of arthropods.

[@EnderAnts]

All of their jumps are so majestical HAHAH

[@etailewkowitz6294]

Q: what kind of material the launch pad is made of ? i gather for optimal results we should use the most common and familiar material for this (4:38) planthopper is clearly having problems taking flight Q: at 4:36 note the counter clockwise screw pattern

[@thecringeslayer4897]

Most other bugs: jumps amazingly far calculating each jump with grace. Spring tail: Time to *F L I P*

[@spicymeatballs2thespicening]

speen

[@samvimes9510]

I'm just one state over from NC, so I've probably got the same leafhoppers that you have in your yard. Every summer the little guys manage to find their way inside my house and back into my room (along with fireflies and moths). I love watching them hop around, they're so cute. Always have to catch them and put them back outside pretty quickly though, otherwise they end up jumping into my lamp and frying themselves.

[@watermelonsavage2914]

That spring tail bug jumping and spinning around like that reminds me of Sonic the hedgehog jumping 😂

[@sinderi218]

Great footage! We have a bunch of rhododendron leafhoppers here but they're so quick it's impossible to take a closer look.

[@honestlynate7922]

That first guy with his own controllable, just, I'm out of here spring is my spirit animal for the day

[@pumpkinhills7611]

Please don't use the phrase spirit animal if you are not indigenous

[@honestlynate7922]

@@pumpkinhills7611 we are all indigenous. We all come from this Earth. Not just one race. Stop acting like native Americans are the only humans that come from this planet. Now read my joke and lighten the f up My spirit animal everyday is the pecan tree. You see, it takes about 14 years to mature and drops quality nuts for the next 400.

[@aldrinsb4351]

2:13 Up Up and Awayyyyyyyy..... So cute!!

[@LemonLoverCockatiel]

"Just watch what they can do." *does a 360 spin flip*

[@boomerboy9214]

"just watch what they can do" planthopper: A S C E N D

[@walterreid4922]

Thought the thumbnail was a piece of chicken

[@thiscard]

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

[@ghhg-je8wv]

I screamed YEET at my screen an embarrassing amount of times.

[@kamranki]

Superb video and very informative! Thank you for taking time to film these tiny yet so very important creatures. Insects totally rule!

[@carpii]

evolved to have gears on their legs? that’s incredible

[@FuriousHistory]

Man, I'm so amazed by what you doing. When I was 7 years old, I want to become an entomologist. Now I'm Ph.D. in biology but in the nano-bio field. Yet everything connected with insects inspires me. I always wonder how these hoppers move so fast, looking like teleport. 550g OMG. And thanks for the links to the papers, they are spectacular.

[@brianlindsay9097]

This is great!! In another video you ask for questions/requests... well, I would love to see you do a video on salticid jumping spiders. In addition to being completely adorable, those around my house seem to teleport to my naked eye. My daughter and I speculate about how fast and far they can jump, and, since they are hunting, how they control their landings instead of spinning out of control like so many other jumpers.

[@phlizneinbleedblop2318]

Just glad I found this channel

[@ma_s_v]

All fun and games until a hopper hops to your skin and sucks blood. Yes, I’m talking about FLEAS!

[@stringcheese796]

Treehoppers are some of my favorite insects. It's so exciting to videos about them on youtube!

[@dero4378]

They are all amazing insects just watch what they can do: Insects: Yeet!

[@calebstover8797]

0:12 Just watch what they can do! Plant hopper: *The Moon Theme intensifies*

[@mcPeekBetweentheReeds]

do they bite? I had froghoppers in my backyard al the time, whenever they landed on me there would then be a little blister of like mosquito bites...

[@MufflesTheGerbil]

0:15 He didn't even try he just ascended into another world.

[@yes333yes]

I'm curious how do the hoppers function when they have lost their rear legs? Do non-flyers adapt or just stop jumping? Do flyers just take off without jumping or still try to jump? Not sure how that would benefit science, but I'm curious!!!