Glasswing Butterflies Want To Make Something Perfectly Clear | Deep Look

[@KQEDDeepLook]

We dedicated this episode to Debbie Ford, the mother of butterfly researcher Aaron Pomerantz who we see in this episode. Aaron’s mother passed suddenly shortly before the episode was completed.

[@mergen9802]

she faded away together with her beloved butterflies. May she be at peace.

[@Orelaf84]

Sorry about your mom, Aaron! I miss my mama too. You’re going to miss her forever but remember you’ll have memories of her love forever too. Hugs hugs hugs ❤️

[@keiziisnobody.4641]

May she rest in peace and fly away with her precious dear butterflies.

[@motivational_mindset44]

The chrysalis is disgusting...

[@looegi4185]

@@motivational_mindset44 What an inappropriate comment to make under this! Could you not keep that to yourself?? Disgusting of you!

[@litrim1285]

“Why can’t I see you?” “Nanopillars, son.”

[@haveiszalfaroqie1628]

Masculine screaming intensifies.

[@jamesfra1311]

Don't f**k with these glasswings!

[@knightmere3365]

@@jamesfra1311 harden in response to metamorphosis

[@chrisguy210]

"Played college ball, you know"

[@armands3153]

NANOMACHINES, SON.

[@matttypes2695]

Glasswing: Check it out, Im invisible. Human: Um, I can still see you... Bird: Where did it go????

[@lin6083]

True, human can see it better

[@Zaihanisme]

Nah, try being out in the trees; you wouldn't be able to pick it out as easily as a bird.

[@Hyraladen]

@@Zaihanisme nah, I've been to rivers and easily spotted them. It was my first time ever seeing them in real life. But they aren't hard to spot since you'll see this small dark thing (the butterfly) flying around

[@missterious711]

Glasswings have mastered the art of standing so incredibly still, they become invisible to the eye

[@kitcatcreations6132]

Birds have good vision, maybe it's harder to see it from far away?

[@edithasd2806]

rest in peace, Debbie :(

[@pluransart1795]

Who was she

[@wagenlowyikhang7019]

@@pluransart1795 Ward

[@NextGenScientistDiscover]

@@pluransart1795 I'm the researcher/contributing cinematographer of this episode. My mom, Debbie Ford, recently passed, and KQED was kind enough to let me dedicate the video in her memory.

[@97SEMTEX]

@@NextGenScientistDiscover sorry for your loss, this was a beautiful episode and I enjoyed it greatly.

[@IdaliaMay]

@@NextGenScientistDiscoverI'm so sorry you lost your mom. I hope you're doing well. Thank you for this wonderful episode.

[@NewMessage]

Clearly, Deep Look has some of the best content on YT.

[@judysilva2871]

Yeah right!?

[@FelisBX7]

Bruh hold that though I got a notification lemme check it

[@htf5555]

must resist urge to click bell

[@theadvancedfloof3514]

wait brb I got a new message

[@jesusapacano7738]

I mean, well, you see

[@zeath_zolaries3508]

I remember reading about them 3 yrs ago!! This totally refreshed my memory of this beautiful and unique butterfly

[@kisnpisn4919]

last time i saw them was 3years ago :) there’s a butterfly wintergarden in the botanical garden in amsterdam where they keep glasswings aswell. they were my absolute favourites!

[@theworld5466]

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[@prabhatsing]

What were you studying?

[@ENGCS_YukthaTD]

Is that hisoka??

[@lumps17]

4:34 : "They excel at being dull, and that helps them hide in plain sight." I've never felt more relatable to a bug before.

[@harithatheawesomeguy]

I was super impressed till i realized almost every other flying insect has transparent wings

[@Toastmaster_5000]

Good point, though, most don't have wings that are this large

[@johnlemon4647]

But most of their wings are reflective.

[@FireIsTheCIeanser]

lol

[@Zaihanisme]

It's almost like you didn't comprehend what you watched.

[@endm_]

It’s interesting to see a butterfly with transparent wings and it’s not completely transparent since there is still color around the edges

[@imribbit8850]

I found one of these when I was five. *I tried to eat it.*

[@hxtchybk1]

Your profile pic is my reaction

[@snailinashell]

ninjaofdead uh cute cat deer thing? did they change there pfp

[@PJ-cu4cl]

😳

[@theworld5466]

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[@ms_amess]

That escalated quickly. I wasn't ready-

[@marcusantipuesto9775]

0:39 I can't imagine how they notice that butterfly was there... Deep look have sharp eyes...

[@somasribanerjee572]

That's the reason they named their channel 🤣🤣

[@joinmeforasmile4464]

They must've looked very *deeply* then 👀

[@shellssoul]

😂✊💛🧡💚💙

[@marimisty-biowonders4285]

There are a Lot of these in tropical regions, they make cracking noises

[@v06261]

Him Him is that a joke?

[@elipsis7651]

Glasswing: **evolves transparent wings with the intention of not being seen** Also Glasswings: **has a very visible black and white design on the top edge of their wings**

[@JBC352]

To be invisible but also intimidating at the same time 😂

[@NubhavK]

Evolution doesn't work that way

[@iLilahn]

The real question is When will this be available on animal crossing

[@M0RGUEGIRL]

Lillian Park *[ omg imagine ]*

[@605111]

Now that's one relevant question lol

[@eevee1583]

Imagine trying to catch what you can't see

[@asher-360]

Eevee Emblem Swing ur net randomly

[@marbles7862]

What if it is and its spot in the critterpedia is invisible and it’s only available I’m just for 5 minutes in the morning.

[@wulf768]

That is just stunning, I never knew butterfly wings could be transparent and dull at the same time. Such a beautiful creature.

[@baderalmousa650]

I agree it looks beautiful it's nature beauty

[@funkyojo]

well mosquito wings are also transparent

[@healthybutgotOBCD]

Jojo Hung but they aren’t as cute and pretty 😳

[@Akutheos]

@@healthybutgotOBCD Every animal is beautiful.

[@MilkyWay-nc2vw]

1:27 it looks so happy

[@randomgirly-girlsav1506]

You right

[@leticiapvp7918]

You right

[@tameronica]

_happi_

[@randomgirly-girlsav1506]

@Him Him you have no heart

[@heya4405]

@Him Him Uhhhhhh

[@Ninaloasana]

It's not dull at all, it literally is one of the most beautiful butterfly i've ever seen

[@mrpengalin8048]

4:35 That hit me in a spiritual level

[@arm8636]

ahaha awesome

[@elisabeth9951]

"Ever wanted to be invisible?" *Laughs* Amateurs, I always wanted to be non-existent .

[@cinderling5472]

:')

[@lgbtqiarights]

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[@cheese5434]

:")

[@dezerved51]

:’)

[@lauralove5740]

X'D

[@javieruribe9481]

This reminded me of my homeland and how these cuties came to my front garden. Thank you for this video.

[@ZECRA602]

Such pretty wings

[@punjokes932]

Such beautiful wings

[@altbread7120]

Wings go brbr

[@comic12558]

Yup

[@comic12558]

Others: their so pretty! You: Hahah clear wings go brbrbrrr This is little joke fam to you fam!

[@katareii]

I saw that when I was in middle school, when I pointed it out everyone started to gather around

[@vladimirlagos2688]

As a Central American native I was quite surprised by this episode. Glasswings are all over my backyard, and I always found them rather unremarkable compared to other flashier butterflies or the many way more flamboyant and exotic insects that creep around here. However, reading about the science of their camouflage does give me a newfound respect for the little critters.

[@sabyasachiojha3723]

Nature-I have so many secrets Deep look- Secrets revealed 😂

[@KQEDDeepLook]

That is our job!

[@sabyasachiojha3723]

@@KQEDDeepLook Love from India

[@OGStarlightKY]

This is very true.

[@comic12558]

Deep Look lol yuuupp 😂

[@rocky-jy5nx]

@@sabyasachiojha3723 I mean I don't think anyone cares about Ur country? Like u shouldn't mention Ur country have u seen an American saying - love from America? No? So please don't mention it

[@Nuparu]

Upload date : 1 minute ago. Me : WHOOOOOOOOOOOSH

[@DPMixing]

How we know we have too much time on our hands during the pandemic lol.

[@tameronica]

"Hey guys, what's goin' on. Petya Krasavin here and we gonna do some time travel!"

[@theworld5466]

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[@TheAaa1919]

This was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Thanks much Deep Look, for bringing such world class content to us

[@KQEDDeepLook]

You are welcome.

[@Amanda-hl7xk]

“Ever wish you could be invisible?” .....yes 😔😔

[@kkupsky6321]

I’m a symbiotic relationship with flowers too. I dunno how much pollination I do but I’ve helped lots of cannibis poppy and tobacco plants.

[@SpelKille]

"Glasswings excel at being dull" Are you kidding me? They look gorgeous!

[@The_Jzoli]

Reminds me of clearwing moths. Found a hornet clearwing a few weeks ago and it managed to fool me with its mimicry for a bit before I realized it was a moth!

[@DeleriumLS]

I love "Deep Look". You guys are fantastic. Thank you so much for always providing interesting and awesome information.

[@PatriciaRuiz-b6n]

This video made everything much clearer!

[@bryannaregalado9650]

"Do you ever want to fade into the background?" Me: *Looks at self in mirror* I think I need to rethink me life again

[@shuay4969]

I have seen them real life, they are beautiful! I would never call them dull 😅

[@soulknightcity]

0:12 Every person to have social anxiety ever nowadays lol

[@fleabaguette9699]

How pretty. Their wings look like they were made of crystal or spun sugar. Butterflies are truly some of the most beautiful creatures on the planet.

[@CIBERXGAMING]

You guys should make a video on the life of carpenter bees. How they drill holes and lay eggs.

[@Lppt87]

I have them in my backyard, is so entertaining to watch things between their wings. ❤

[@lukoog1425]

Almost invisible, love them but 2:34 'Scientist holding and closely examining one' Butterfly:*SHOW SOME RESPECT*

[@Girl-SuS-3000]

The glass winged butterfly: "I believe I made myself clear."

[@Raizelash]

"Every wish you could be invisible? ... unnoticed.. background" waahh that's is my whole life as a middle child already, tell me how to be a butterfly

[@CrimsonStar980]

The definition of let me be clear

[@Kazeshini6]

You have to admit that's pretty awesome to be a creature that started off not being able to fly and moves very slowly to a week laser getting wings and being able to fly

[@Sandwichscoot]

What an interesting insect! Also, there are moths with clear wings that look like bees, they’re pretty cool too!

[@McKeelix]

A week?! That’s a short metamorphosis!

[@malachitesardonyxvasquez]

2:43 Oh no! My handwriting's exposed

[@chandrakalapambi3583]

Lol 😂

[@KaciCooperations]

Camouflage

[@PeepStarsGo]

It’s really smart how Glasswing butterflies evolved to lack colour pigments on certain parts of their wings.

[@neroteacher142]

I love these butterflies!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@confusedthing1826]

My friend said that I’m like a glasswing, donno if that’s a compliment or not.

[@-CloClo-]

I’ve never heard of this breed. Let’s keep them alive for as long as we can.

[@KerpooHater]

breed means a branch of a species bred by humans to have certain characteristics

[@Akutheos]

It's a species, not a breed.

[@R.Oates7902]

They mean this kind of butterfly I think.

[@galaxiaknight]

That is astonishingly genius. They evolved not just to have transparent wings but also to make them anti-reflection

[@gattocat3729]

Glasswing excel in being dull Me: me too, u aint special

[@llyofthevlly_]

Honestly Glasswing butterflies are one of my favorite butterflies

[@RRTSMPlayz]

It looks beautiful

[@ronkennington3157]

Clearly where there is a creation there is a creator.

[@anujbramhan9016]

I really observed moulting of catterpillar to butterfly during this lockdown out of my widow sill😃 It was only this I can do..here😂

[@bbbele]

i found one a long time ago (i'm from guatemala) and its wings had a delicate almost non-existent iridescent shimmer that makes you think about bubbles, it's a beautiful creature without a doubt :-)

[@gitaharihidajat7357]

4:52 What happened to Debbie Ford?

[@mr.i-rexgaming2731]

She died because of old and she maybe the director's aunt or mother or the other voice or the older sister RIP

[@covodex516]

@@mr.i-rexgaming2731 ...so you don't know, right

[@mr.i-rexgaming2731]

@@covodex516 yeah for sure

[@nosysprat6170]

An Instagram post by nextgenscientist (her son) says she passend away because of sudden natural causes.

[@user-vn7ce5ig1z]

MR.I-REX GAMING must be a kid if he thinks 64 is "old" enough to be dead. 🙄

[@theartstuff_]

I always see them flying outside. They're so tiny. A wonderful butterfly.

[@Katharoni]

"Ever wish you could be invisible?" Me:

[@R.Oates7902]

The glasswing is NOT dull! It's amazing! RIP Debbie Ford

[@Yuki.uix16]

Oh my goooood the caterpillar' legssssss so cuteee i canttt

[@NextGenScientistDiscover]

gummy worms irl

[@BreadCrusader976]

@@NextGenScientistDiscover oh no

[@janus9148]

"glasswings excel at being dull" same

[@theworld5466]

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[@CMZneu]

Would have loved at least some footage of them flying...

[@thetacoguyy]

I swear to God I saw one of these on my trip to Mexico, I was so confused since it was my first time encountering one. It was an amazing rare encounter.

[@fasiuddiin]

let this be very clear, they need more appreciation .

[@charbarstar6463]

Yep, now the glasswing butterfly is my new favorite butterfly!

[@DarlinDoll]

“Zoom in....past the hairs..” Me: *presses face against butterfly wings crushing it/killing it* OOOOHHHHH-

[@anthonynapier2887]

Like how a sign doesn't get posted until someone screws up, do organisms get warning markers after a hundred or so generations have their life continued by a mere glimmer of light?

[@kazudolly]

Video starts Me: LiKe

[@anishrana6702]

Butterfly -" I'm invisible!! " Bird - "I can still see Your body and wing frames!"

[@nadiahsalsabila5501]

Masyaallah, this butterfly is beautiful.

[@chriskolakovich4838]

Wow, if I could be a butterfly I would be this one. Sometimes I just want to be invisible. Beautiful insect.

[@darkhoodchief]

Glasswing butterflies want to make something perfectly clear: Their wings are not made of glass.

[@kristamiller2931]

They're so pretty in the spring fluttering through the flower filled meadows

[@musicheart1.0iluvu65]

This butterfly is beautiful. She/He looks so lovely!

[@IzonHow]

This video was absolutely fantastic! Them shots are soo sharp! Thank you for making this :)

[@yktv._.jay0484]

RIP Debbie Ford

[@Up10tionslay]

When I was like 3 or 4, i was convinced I saw a fairy. It had transparent wings and it looked almost like it sparkled when it flew past the sun. I loved fairies already before then, but thinking I saw one in real life made me obssesed with them for years. I now realise that it was probably a glasswing butterfly, but it really stuck with me and that memory still feels magical lol. I love glasswings.

[@honkboi6593]

I love these type of butterflys, delicate,elegant,translucent just like me

[@phaguette4603]

good thing we have Deep Look to teach us even in quarantine! ❤❤

[@antoniorossi6675]

Especially in quarantine!

[@LibertyForAll-l3q]

I bought some of these online and saw them hatch from their pupae they are very cool and tiny, they had a pretty calm demeanor.

[@NatureWitch]

Aw this was a good video of deep look, but then sad at the end. She was the Queen of butterflies. R. I. P

[@nurilfaizah64]

Thankyou mr seth samuel and team for the music :) 👍

[@Smileythebuilding]

Rest In Peace Debbie, The world will always remember, Debbie Ford

[@skylovecraft2491]

That caterpillar was so cute when he went to lay down lol. Awww☺💗

[@Garmin316]

I have watched all 117 vids on this channel. The content is amazing, they don't drag out the video to be longer and keep it simple, and the production is next level. Favourite channel on KZbin

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Glad you like them!

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[@robbyyuwono3971]

Hmm, another unique animal I’ve never known. Thank you DeepLook.

[@KQEDDeepLook]

More to come!

[@zarakshakeel8001]

If this creation is so beautiful, imagine how beautiful will be the creator. ❤❤❤

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This is one channel I will never regret subscribing to

[@ezrasalamat2885]

Glasswings: I have some warning markings for you to see Also Glasswings: I'M INVISIBLE great content as always :)

[@tomgabel99]

Just discovered this amazing channel - all because I was looking up the Glasswing Butterfly. Thank you! Just subscribed. ❤️

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Welcome Tom!

[@esmeraldaramos5809]

i live in texas and when i went to a science museum we have here i came across one and took a cute pic of her! coolest butterfly i've seen to date!

[@NatalieH400]

whats the point of having transparent wings but then a bright white stripe on the top that attracts attention? how does this contradictory help them survive?

[@1.4142]

I like how even the caterpillar is transparent

[@RobertSaxy]

Being invisible, fade into the background, unnoticed and unseen... I never new I was a glass wing. Feels good to find my kind

[@a.jaxxon8845]

Never knew these butterflies existed. Thanks Deep Look

[@boyinblue.]

I don’t think they are dull at all, they are beautiful little things.

[@catosbobu1239]

They try so hard to blend in, and yet they still have the white-on-black mark at the edge of their wings that sticks out like a sore thumb. How does that even work? Why would you waste so much resources on that transparent wing if you're gonna advertise your presence anyway? Maybe the wings are to confuse the """predatory""" birds so they don't know what they're pecking at? Maybe the pattern is actually some form of camouflage, to break up it's shape? Maybe it's a vestigial trait that the butterfly could soon loose 100% to become even more transparent, but just not yet? Maybe the wings need to be hardened by the pigmented tips, like seagull wings? Maybe we just don't know yet?

[@paulgirtu2463]

Maybe they blend in from afar and stick out from up close?

[@Storm_cryo]

Aw that's sad, Rest in Peace Debbie :(

[@thatweirdartist9852]

1:49 omg it’s so cubby it’s adorable

[@goobitz4231]

I’ve been binge watching the videos on this channel for a few days now and like Wow This is actually really cool