Praying Mantis & More! 15 Insects Flying in Slow Motion

[@BryanLee]

OMG. Weevils doing three-point stances and raising a front leg every takeoff is so awesome. They're doing little Black Widow superhero poses! :D

[@erikasolnc]

yeah! Now I want someone to do a comic or animation inspired by this little guy

[@davidchanget2563]

They do that for wing flap clearance it appears! Notice they center the front leg that they hold down.

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

Weevil yoga!

[@andrewbresnan1449]

That net winged beetle faceplanting in slow motion is one of the funniest and simultaneously cutest things I've seen in a long time

[@admiralcat3809]

I like how almost all insects look poorly aerodynamic yet they are the most successful flying animals.

[@joaquinarchivaldo.2859]

It’s their weight

[@cronistamundano8189]

That is why in Dune they had ornitopeters and not helicopters...

[@swiffnewz]

Insects*

[@austinsorlien4217]

@@joaquinarchivaldo.2859 no its their size.

[@JohnnyFaber]

Their purpose is not high speed flight so aerodynamics isn't necessarily helpful.

[@ludoviajante]

Any day this channel posts makes me very happy. Please continue! My nephew learned to like insects thanks to you. Much love from Brazil.

[@bari2883]

Me too.

[@dianarodrigues2300]

oi ludinho

[@BacklTrack]

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[@joaohks]

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[@Reinsnos]

These videos really show how interesting and beautiful the world is. Hopefully someone sees and gain a little more respect for the creatures we share this earth with! Truly amazing 😄

[@ivolopez-felix5270]

My thoughts exactly! So beautiful in a strange and humbling way. Really takes me out of the hustle and bustle of our human lives and puts into perspective our planet as a whole.

[@brainwithani5693]

They sure are beautiful.

[@cameronsmith4932]

no

[@jeffreybaker1725]

Instead of needlessly stepping on them! I agree, they are things of beauty

[@thunderee6780]

I assure you, my immediate response to seeing a praying mantis is looking at it or trying to pick it up gently, they are such beautiful and funky insects.

[@mack_solo]

Hope Pixar animators are watching this. The weevil's sequential procedure and a tripod stance prior to flight is a comedy waiting to be explored :D Also, thank you for your efforts to share the what is mostly invisible world to humans and showing its beauty and drama (any one for landing face first? ;op)

[@Ealsante]

I can imagine one of the carrion beetles buzzing, then turning back and saying "One of you's gotta get off."

[@emib.4275]

They’re all so graceful yet goofy; elegant, yet clumsy

[@kaylathehedgehog2005]

The beetles are definitely some of my favorite take-offs. I just love how their wings unfold like the blade of a pocket knife.

[@xenotundra3346]

Earwigs and drone beetles take this to an extreme, its amazing

[@od628]

As a macro photographer, it's amazing to see such small things and see how complex and beautiful they are. These videos help show that that and hopefully people respect insects just a little more when they see how highly sophisticated they are. Great work!

[@braunarsch]

indeed, they look like beautifully crafted machines or robotic contraptions!

[@chloequinn5514]

@@braunarsch right?! that's exactly what i thought, particuarly with weevils because the elytra tucks in the wings in a shell-like structure, when it opens it looks mechanical and so fascinating, like a carefully, delicately concocted robot/toy of some kind

[@thejiggler7780]

Also it’s so amazing how absolutely perfectly stable the flies were during takeoff compared to literally every other insect and their little halteres waving around visible too so cool

[@Sulfuron41]

These are all absolutely spectacular! You do such an amazing job capturing these flights. It's one of those super fascinating aspects of life that hardly anyone else bothers to film and post. I find myself marveling even at insects considered pests and a nuisance! I can safely say I was unreasonably excited when I saw your new flight video appear on my feed!

[@anyascelticcreations]

I was excited and clicked immediately when I saw who the video was by too!

[@dolomedestenebrosus9564]

"And every other video on the internet that mentions it will tell you how to get rid of it. But here, I just wanna show you how amazing it looks when it flies" and thank you so much for that sir! ❤❤❤

[@IanWilkinson]

It's interesting to see the hoverfly's halteres counterbalancing their wing movement. More please ;-)

[@colgateknowswhereyoulive4812]

Yeah, I love watching diptera flights. Perhaps tipulidae would make a great choice to showcase their flight.

[@osmia]

I noticed that too

[@DrTWG]

The halteres (AFAIK) function as a vibrating gyroscope & are needed for stable flight .

[@IanWilkinson]

@@DrTWG No kidding!

[@natureisnature5985]

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[@manishtekam7929]

As someone who wants to research Insect flight and has been reading research papers on their maneuvers, your videos connect that theoretical rigor to the practical movement of insects. Amazing stuff. :-)

[@burgbass]

I think what makes bugs unnerving for a lot of people (aside from their more alien looks obviously) is that they’re usually so quick. But seeing them function at a slower motion like this makes them a lot more understandable and a lot more like many of the usual animals we know

[@jfnuyen]

I guess we can say that insects are incredible works of nature. They are much more complex than most people know, I bet.

[@annmyann437]

Incredible creations of God, not nature. Give honor and glory to the Creator God.

[@jfnuyen]

@@annmyann437 Well, then I ask you, just who created nature and the power of nature that you can clearly see with you own eyes? Also, It might behoove you to look at Psalms 19, the first 6 verses to understand how God reveals himself through creation, one of which is the power of nature before you try to lecture me.

[@pollovision99]

@@jfnuyen God created everything. How is that hard to understand?

[@pollovision99]

@@jfnuyen Your mom didn’t need you either and here you are

[@andresamaya7350]

@@annmyann437 Nobody cares.

[@siulseyer8053]

I have become a super hero to my five years old grandson Caleb after showing him many of your videos. He is fascinated and makes dozens of questions (an excellent opening to further teaching). Thank you for this truly service to the community. Howdy from the Great Republic of Texas.

[@leviroch]

As a myrmecologist your channel name attracted me for obvious reasons. . . But I gotta say, your enthusiasm for pumping out content of entomological tastes rather than just purely ants has allowed me to learn a few things. For instance using a blacklight to study elates movement patterns during nuptial flights of species I haven't bred via formicariums is magnificent. So thank you and keep up the good work :D

[@Mooncake69420]

KZbin: the last platform that incetivises content creators to come up with truly original ideas. You sir a legend in 2021

[@zackbinspinn]

This is the best video I’ve ever watched. Your appreciation for all insects and bug is beautiful. Keep up the good work.

[@nigelogilvie9450]

Fascinating. I realise getting landing shots is very difficult, but an enigma is how houseflies land on the ceiling, so of course upside down.

[@camit5153]

I just want to say that these videos are invaluable to me. They genuinely bring me down from anxiety attacks. Thank you for this footage and commentary, It's so nice to have bug videos with actual intelligent commentary about the bugs to go along with them. Keep doing what you're doing, I adore this channel!

[@GIRO1989LOL]

I honestly think this should be considered a form of art. Bravo!

[@brainwithani5693]

The film making or the way the insects are designed?

[@GIRO1989LOL]

@@brainwithani5693 His idea of filming this at such high quality and with such care can be considered art in my opinion. The evolutionary marvel that insects are, is another story completely.

[@theblur4828]

Who on Earth would dislike this?! For shame! I watch these while cuddling with my son every morning, thank you for making these, all your videos are wonderful!

[@attaurrahman7860]

All insects flying is individuals. It’s really looking nice.thank u.

[@xaviercrow6997]

I love the weevils raising one of their front arms for takeoff! Reminds me of Superman!

[@anyascelticcreations]

I had no idea that mantids could fly! I'm also amazed by how beautiful the wings are of the insects in this video. Even while some of the critters are pretty weird looking themselves.

[@didisinclair3605]

I work at a nursery, and have been lucky enough to witness three different mantis egg cases hatch.. absolutely wondrous. Only this month, did I finally witness a mantis flying. We usually watch them on our plants devouring other insects. Seeing the mantis in flight was all too brief, but astonishing. I feel sure these creatures helped create the idea of fairies. Thanks for this wonderful video!

[@ranibowspr1imkle]

I like how the flying weevils raised one of their front legs, as if to say, "onwards!"

[@annhitchcock3093]

“ Hold me closer tiny dancer”.... but ok please don’t crawl on me. Seriously, this is like a ballet. It’s wonderful. Thank you.

[@forestyforest]

These videos are great 👍 keep them coming.

[@Arkteros]

Thank you for making this Videos! Insects are fantastic. Humans have to realise that...

[@bobs74xlch]

As interesting as it is to watch these insects take off and fly, I would love to know how they see the world. The eyes on these insects are all different in shape, size, and color. I came across your videos by accident about a month ago and have been hooked ever since. I've shared your videos with several friends who also find them as interesting as I do.... Thanks!

[@nang9484]

Mantises have very good vision and can see you from a few meters away, they also have great 3d depth perception and 360* vision

[@angelaroberts7473]

This is so amazing! I forgot until this moment how much I loved watching insects as a child. They're just so impressive!

[@blahsomethingclever]

Weevils do this as they often take off from sticky surfaces (plant sap). This reduces stiction. You try jumping when you're standing on a sticky mat;)

[@redharrier8273]

This is beyond cool! I laughed and cried (yes, actual tears!) at the beauty and the comedy of these flying machines. I stumbled across your channel just today. I can't thank you enough for sharing the flight videos! 🙏

[@naruto4lfe123]

These videos are mesmerising to say the least, I normally HATE insects. But watching your videos makes me appreciate the beauty of some insects even more now! (not enough to go seek them out of course). Keep these coming!

[@zinc2zinc2]

you have earned a new subscriber. i never thought bugs could be so beautifull. i was so scared of them for so long. they are so magestic in flight and each fly in their own creative way.

[@XiaoFury]

A channel that is making me appreciate annoying flying pests! They look so cute and whimsical in flight.

[@laurenunreal4]

You are amazing! Thank you from New Zealand for this total joy.

[@clutzwinstead279]

I love this channel, I've been a insect junkie all my life. So amazing. Glad I found you.

[@ChrisKay-dd3zy]

I had no idea that there are more than 1 type of fly! And I am blown away that there are 80,000 different species of Weevils! Holy Moly!

[@delta7115]

I always send these videos to friends who are afraid of bugs. I think seeing this calm and non-dramatized footage of them can really help demystify insects and help them be seen as any other animal by understanding how they work when they're normally too small and fast to really comprehend.

[@dwhatsit1]

These videos are fascinating and well executed. Insects are either maligned or glorified by the mass public based solely upon what they look like. These videos offer a wonderful and informative view of a side of insects that we would ordinarily never see. Even the homeliest of 'bugs' becomes worthwhile for a moment or two!

[@derickdoveglass]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful slow motion videos. I wish more people would take the time to see just how amazing the natural world really is. After all it’s the inspiration/reason we have everything.

[@squashfei8907]

I love this channel. The insect flight videos are so soothing and I really love to see others who appreciate bugs instead of just wanting to get rid of them. Bugs are so intricate and beautiful and even comical sometimes and I've loved them since I was little. Thanks for this!

[@mfcannon8876]

This is a special type of video. Amazing 😻. Thank you 🙏 & your team. Keep up the great work.

[@behema9713]

NEW ANT LAB VIDEO YYYYYEEEEAAAAAAAAHHh! Seriously one of the most entertaining channels on KZbin! and usually very educational at that!

[@bonecag3]

I’m not studying or animating insects or anything like that, I’m just here because I think the bugs look cute when they take off :’)

[@xenotundra3346]

Beetles especially, even the methodical weevles are clumsy fliers compared to flies and such

[@xsolent]

LOVE THE ANT LAB! Been binging on your videos all morning.

[@pokezodia]

Its weird thinking that in this exact moment you are reading this, this is happening all over the world, and no one can see it this splendid! Love it!

[@calebcostrini]

This channel really needs more attention.

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Amazing video I really enjoyed it Thank you for posting

[@BS-tc4es]

How doo people dislike this? You know what your clicking. It amazing!!

[@alison6313]

I really like these videos! The best part is how it's really obvious how much you enjoy making them. You make me want to stop and appreciate insects again like I did when I was a child.

[@brittyvegas9482]

I absolutely love these videos....i have found myself outside at night watching the bugs flying lol i love these so much ...keep em coming and ill keep watching 👀💖💖💖💖. The fire coloured beetle is my favorite in this video ....so beautiful

[@amird30]

Probably the BEST channel on YT :)

[@FL-627]

I have always loved flying creatures, but i never knew how much i loved flying insects untill i found this channel

[@lucile1695]

Your video is remarquable. i wish I saw it before ! This is so fascinating... I think I'm starting to like insects way more even tho I am so scared of them !

[@danielled1720]

I never realized how fascinating insects are until I watched your videos. Thank you for pointing out all the wonderful nuances each creature has that would have otherwise missed. Your videos are so beautiful and put a smile on my face every time I watch them!

[@thelastsausage635]

Breathtakingly beautiful🌸

[@nja3224]

I don’t think I’ll look at insects the same way after watching a few of these videos. Outstanding work!

[@vvvxt]

I LOVE hoverflies so much! They are so curiois and friendly! I let them hang out with me whenever I see one

[@jamesbugbee6812]

Trust the hoverfly 2 look quite competent in takeoff. The carrion beetle not only has very efficient-looking antennae, it doesn't flap it's elytra like the other beetles do. It also has nice big eyes, giving it at least an alert appearance; I am now a carrion beetle fan. 💜

[@infernauta8639]

Beautiful! amazing! I have no words on how much I love insects, they are so perfect and different, and these slow-mo are gorgeous! I love you for your work. Thank you!

[@dustywelchcraneman6614]

Biomechanical systems of this world is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Such beauty and engineering.

[@AphidKirby]

Seeing the halteres of the flies move to the opposite beat of the regular wings brought tears to my eyes!! Never seen them in action before! beautiful

[@AvB.83]

06:55 The landing of the net-winged beetle is just as elegant and majestic as that of the mighty albatross 😅

[@xsteath104]

We must protect this man at all costs. Amazing video!!

[@greenscarab2]

Flying transformer!! Also the beetle is so beautiful 😍

[@SatisfyingRestorations]

This is by far the most interesting and unique youtube video I have watched in a long time

[@patfarr5229]

You are a unique special person to give us this gift Thanks so much

[@churbis6986]

your channel is so underrated ive been watching all of these videos for the past 2 weeks and they are so much fun to watch

[@devonstoomuch]

this was amazing. thank you so much for taking the time to do this. working with bugs/insects cant be easy.

[@beautyforashes2022]

5:31 One more thing, really cool seeing all of the hitchhiking mites. But also wanted to say that this beatle has really neat antennae. They remind me of moths antennae and are probably used in a similar fashion, as in they're used for increased sense of smell.

[@leociresi4292]

The Mantid’s wings are halfway down its abdomen

[@xenotundra3346]

@@leociresi4292 weirdly unrelated to the comment but I should add that they actually aren't, you can see the thorax segment starts just in front of the wings and the forelimbs are halfway on the thorax

[@xenotundra3346]

Absolutely - just like moths you can usually tell a beetle's sex by the size of their antennae structures, as males have more complex/larger antennae for locating females for mating.

[@mothclaws8019]

i didn’t know weevils could fly until i saw this! lovely :)

[@vaclavslajch9879]

I'm trully amazed that insect in slowmo looks like an animatronic puppet. Every take off looks like a massive stuggle, almost out of control. You can even hear their tiny voices going: what the hell am I dooooingggg....?

[@windowzombie]

Stuff like this makes me appreciate how amazing Earth is across all spectrums of life, and it's sad we've forever disrupted it in a short couple of centuries.

[@BodyFixExercises]

LOL. "...while the Bee Fly destroys the life of Carpenter Bees." That's its whole purpose in life. You said that in such a... jovial way! 😂😂😂

[@beautyforashes2022]

The mantis is so graceful and controlled in it's take off and flight. I've always wanted to see what they look like when they are flying, because they can be such a large insects, depending on the species. And Wow, you did such a great job filming these insects. it's always so fascinating watching all their take offs, with all of their varying weights, balances and designs. And because of that, they all seem to have their own fascinating, signature way of getting off the ground. And to see it in slow motion, gives the viewer a sense of the insects weight and the gravity and different forces working against it. It's all so interesting! So thank you so much for sharing your hobby with us, you are doing a great service for science.

[@greenscarab2]

I love your videos. I cant stop watching these flying insects. It just reminds me, what a planet we live on!! 🌻

[@MisterDingbat]

I didn't know so many beetles flapped their elytra while they flew, beautiful footage.

[@kydatyvegrybatokeanvisoko2420]

I'm glad you have fun recording these, I certainly have fun watching them!

[@thepinkprayingmantis6541]

These videos always make me so happy

[@PurebloodKnight]

Lol the weevil putting it’s hand up like Superman when it takes flight 😂

[@catalant4161]

Mantises are my absolute favorite insects! I have always enjoyed the insect flight videos but this one is particularly awesome to me

[@thersten]

Yup, and they're really calm too. They don't seem to be too frightening of anything. They'll just climb up on your hand and stare at you. What's not to love.

[@julianwooten1172]

This video is oddly soothing and relaxing. Thank you for this art and science.

[@Andy-lg5ef]

You should record a mantis lashing out and calculate the g forces on the arms. According to mine, Carolina mantises are on the order of 45 g’s. Awesome video! You always make my day happier.

[@avidhossanmansur9830]

It's insane that the most mundane stuff can look so amazing from the right lines (pun extended)! There is a moth right now on my window glass and I wouldn't even think about it if not for this video.

[@julienvasquezphotographyll8900]

Beautiful captures bro 💯

[@ecallk5544]

Beautiful, thank you. Just marvelling how magical creation is.

[@asutton1364]

Thanks!

[@AntLab]

Thanks for watching!

[@featherspreaderinc3146]

I would nominate you for a nobel peace prize because your work is sans politics, money, war, etc. But the best i can do is say thank you for your efforts.

[@Michal_Kosakowski]

Those insect flight videos are mesmerising! Keep them coming. Great work!

[@PancakesR4TheWeak]

Thank you for making these videos, they always make me smile and cry happy tears. There is a certain beauty about these animals that I wish others saw. Truely outstanding animals!! Never stop posting these!!!

[@jisharagu]

I'm a structural engineer and I can't help but be absolutely amazed at how incredible nature is. A fly is a thousand times more complex than the tallest building I've designed.

[@solarnaut]

7:00 "I'll end with two flies . . . " 7:58 " Okay, I'll leave you with one more . . . " Dude is like a great rock band . . . with a built in encore ! B-)

[@rossgardiner2197]

I'd love to see this style of video filmed with a thermal camera so we can see how heat is managed by various insect flight muscles

[@kismypencek6185]

So majestic! Thank you so much

[@Sammy197]

7:02 that fly on the left is absolutely gorgeous 🥰