7 Spectacular Moths in Slow Motion!

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
  • Take off flight sequences captured at 6,000 fps! All the moths in this video were collected and filmed in Cornish, NH between July 12 - 16. All moths were released after filming.
    00:00 - Rosy maple moth
    01:01 - Polyphemus moth
    02:01 - Dark marathyssa
    02:45 - Virginian tiger moth
    03:18 - Beautiful wood-nymph
    03:59 - White-dotted prominent
    04:29 - Blinded sphinx
    Species names:
    Rosy maple moth - Dryocampa rubicunda
    Polyphemus moth - Antheraea polyphemus
    Dark marathyssa - Marathyssa inficita
    Virginian tiger moth - Spilpsoma virginica
    Beautiful wood-nymph - Eudryas grata
    White-dotted prominent - Nadata gibbosa
    Blinded sphinx - Paonias exaecata
    Music licensed from soundofpicture.com

Komentáře • 7K

  • @ladyseeker2927
    @ladyseeker2927 Před 2 lety +4947

    I love how their wings say: "I am class!"
    And how their tiny legs say: "WEEEEE!"

    • @HH-lo7jw
      @HH-lo7jw Před 2 lety +314

      It's like they have no idea what to do with their legs and it's adorable.

    • @plague9774
      @plague9774 Před 2 lety +127

      Heh fluffy buggys

    • @mello4989
      @mello4989 Před 2 lety +48

      @@plague9774 the only bugs I like

    • @plague9774
      @plague9774 Před 2 lety +20

      @@mello4989 fax

    • @ProfessionalBugLover
      @ProfessionalBugLover Před 2 lety +13

      @@HH-lo7jw or they are trying to stand up lol

  • @KattReen
    @KattReen Před 2 lety +11198

    Moths are underrated, I've always had a fascination for them. When they're not eating my clothes or bouncing on my monitor at night they're just cute and fluffy little friendos

    • @xd._.28234
      @xd._.28234 Před 2 lety +404

      Ikr? They're so adorable
      I had silk moths before, they were white and so fluffy

    • @xd._.28234
      @xd._.28234 Před 2 lety +52

      @@LL-LLLL9 yeh, same👀

    • @fluffytheunicorn5859
      @fluffytheunicorn5859 Před 2 lety +23

      I agree

    • @miaandthehorses7871
      @miaandthehorses7871 Před 2 lety +150

      Dude I get skinny evil rapid fire brown ones-

    • @xd._.28234
      @xd._.28234 Před 2 lety +81

      @@miaandthehorses7871 lol
      Same
      Only sometimes got fluffy ones.
      Also because the fluffy ones mostly live in the forest, not in a urban city. In here only flash tiny wool eaters. 💀
      But at least, their chocolate brownish metal colors and coffee coloured body is beautiful

  • @michaelsteele4587
    @michaelsteele4587 Před rokem +555

    I've always found moths to be just as beautiful as butterflies, they're all so unique and far too many people have that misconception they'll hurt you so they fear something that shouldn't be feared.

    • @damigartpremium9271
      @damigartpremium9271 Před rokem +15

      There are some that cause a horrible skin rash

    • @_Vi_nes
      @_Vi_nes Před rokem +37

      I like moths more than butterflies because moths are so fluffy ^^

    • @user-gu9yq5sj7c
      @user-gu9yq5sj7c Před 11 měsíci +20

      Moths act like flies, flying into food and ruining it, and flying around people's face too much. And destroy and eat your clothes and wood furniture. Their dust causes a rash.

    • @patxis742
      @patxis742 Před 11 měsíci +8

      They always seemed to me like they were fancy butterfly with their fur

    • @weirdo_dragons3127
      @weirdo_dragons3127 Před 11 měsíci +8

      Did you know that butterflies are a type of moth?

  • @sunnyday6679
    @sunnyday6679 Před rokem +538

    1:39 Can we talk about how majestic this shot is? It looks like an angel taking flight omg

  • @taffytokki
    @taffytokki Před 2 lety +2321

    I love how whenever they take flight they raise their little legs and I just imagine they go "weeee!"
    moths are so adorable

    • @buggy6792
      @buggy6792 Před rokem +16

      i was imagining the weee too :D

    • @mg725
      @mg725 Před rokem +5

      @@buggy6792 so was I ^_^

    • @AuDHDer_
      @AuDHDer_ Před rokem +9

      3:33 Look at the one at the right! My heart can't take this amount of cuteness omg

    • @jamiecurran3544
      @jamiecurran3544 Před rokem +4

      We all agree they're adorable n they probably do say weee but their little fluffy voices are to tiny for the human hearing range!😂✌️

    • @kerrywood407
      @kerrywood407 Před rokem +3

      Got to say when I look at them again all I hear is weeeeee when they lift their legs haha

  • @ElijahRobertson3DBear
    @ElijahRobertson3DBear Před 2 lety +9746

    This really highlights how much energy it take to fly. These lil’ guys are pumping their wings so hard to get their pudgy bodies to take flight!

    • @curlygurly2112
      @curlygurly2112 Před 2 lety +364

      evolution has done a lot of really interesting things to save every bit of energy possible, one being that the wings can't flap independently in most moth species! if one flaps, they both flap, even in dead specimens. really cool stuff going on with these little guys :)

    • @Dunkel107
      @Dunkel107 Před 2 lety +41

      Imagine if your one of the moths taking flight hard-

    • @Devilcakes
      @Devilcakes Před 2 lety +149

      You aren't kidding. These moths are chunky.

    • @center_of_aquatic_creatures
      @center_of_aquatic_creatures Před 2 lety +14

      @@curlygurly2112 They couldn't have existed if evolution is true. These guys would have needed all working parts at day 1 or else they couldn't have done this.

    • @curlygurly2112
      @curlygurly2112 Před 2 lety +127

      @@center_of_aquatic_creatures not sure where you heard this but they misinformed you ❤️ moths are from the big big family Lepidoptera 🦋 which has an EXTENSIVE evolutionary history

  • @GeekyGaia
    @GeekyGaia Před rokem +191

    I absolutely love how Chonky the Rosy Maple moth looks. Even though I know the video is slowed down, it seems like it struggled to take off in flight because it's such a big ball of fluff. The little wave in the beginning also stole my heart.

  • @PetroicaRodinogaster264
    @PetroicaRodinogaster264 Před rokem +164

    The energy needed to take off must be tremendous

  • @joethewolf3750
    @joethewolf3750 Před 2 lety +884

    I never thought about where moths go with their legs when they're flying and it looks like they haven't, either. It's so funny how their legs are just dangling around awkwardly. Moths are a blessing upon this god forsaken planet.

    • @_melodyx
      @_melodyx Před 2 lety +50

      "And it looks like the havent either" LMAO

    • @ravenfyrepentrust
      @ravenfyrepentrust Před 2 lety +15

      They really are. I love them so much.

    • @paulrossi4863
      @paulrossi4863 Před 2 lety +26

      Beautiful creatures and creations of Almighty God.

    • @gazepskotzs4
      @gazepskotzs4 Před 2 lety +10

      You should watch Bart Coppens his vids.
      A Dutch entomologist who's vids here on the tube show amazing moths and butterflies.
      He also breeds some species.

    • @desertmoonlee6631
      @desertmoonlee6631 Před 2 lety +1

      Anyone has to be sick in the head to find this creature beautiful

  • @Kaya.moravetz
    @Kaya.moravetz Před 2 lety +1495

    It’s adorable how their legs raise up when they’re about to fly.. like they’re cheering!
    “Weeeeeee!”

    • @misst.e.a.187
      @misst.e.a.187 Před 2 lety +28

      "Adorable" lol. I liked the one with the furry leg warmers 🤣

    • @Marsh370
      @Marsh370 Před 2 lety +23

      0:13 *FLUFFY*

    • @oscarantoniomoreno5247
      @oscarantoniomoreno5247 Před 2 lety +16

      Landing gear up. That's where we learned it. 😁

    • @Luckrye
      @Luckrye Před 2 lety +4

      I'm pretty sure that like, every bug on earth does this.

    • @musiclover0808
      @musiclover0808 Před 2 lety +13

      “mom look, im doing it!!”

  • @dundee6402
    @dundee6402 Před rokem +57

    2:29 I love how when this moth takes off its wings lose some little glitter scales, like pixie dust from a little fairy 😊

  • @teff2178
    @teff2178 Před rokem +81

    You have single-handedly made me see the range of beauty and grace of moths. After lifetime of loathing the damage they have caused to clothing and food, I’m grateful for the more appreciative insights.

    • @verenamaharajah6082
      @verenamaharajah6082 Před rokem +11

      Only certain types of moths eat fabric, most caterpillars eat vegetation.

  • @Sapphiresenthiss
    @Sapphiresenthiss Před 2 lety +2171

    Butterflies seem to get all the love among colorful, winged creatures... while moths most people react with disgust or fear to.
    My opinion might be unpopular but personally I always found moths more fascinating. Not to even mention how some of them look like a cross between an insect and an owl! Adorable lil buggers.

    • @velvetdraws3452
      @velvetdraws3452 Před 2 lety +81

      theres also the humming bird moth! which mimics a hummingbird

    • @Kit-zy3ni
      @Kit-zy3ni Před 2 lety +85

      Not even going to lie, I like moths but their legs always remind me of spiders (I'm arachnophobic) so thinking of them as owl bugs really helps me to see them differently

    • @Sapphiresenthiss
      @Sapphiresenthiss Před 2 lety +45

      @@Kit-zy3ni As a person who's a huge sucker for all spiders, I can't relate, but I'm glad you've found a way to see moths differently!

    • @Cli654
      @Cli654 Před 2 lety +37

      @@Kit-zy3ni Obviously I wouldn't expect you to just suddenly not be arachnophobic, but I feel like moths and butterflies are similar in my mind to tarantulas and non-tarantula spiders - the less "fur" bugs have, the scarier and more alien they seem imo
      Its why pet tarantulas are a thing, they are fuzzy and chonk like moths

    • @synical13
      @synical13 Před 2 lety +22

      I love moths, I didn't know people hated them. A giant luna moth got in my house last year and I didn't even know what it was, I thought it was some kind of butterfly at first, but it was beautiful.

  • @calisahardy4845
    @calisahardy4845 Před 2 lety +2489

    As someone who has always feared moths, it is nice to see them like this. They aren't as dusty and scary as I'd thought, although in slow motion, on a screen with ethereal background music just might help.

  • @Moszczynski69
    @Moszczynski69 Před rokem +17

    I love how big moths are really chunky but they have huge wings to offset the fact they are that big. Absolutely outstanding footage, the scale tornado from the Beautiful wood-nymph was incredible.

  • @nobodysbaby5048
    @nobodysbaby5048 Před rokem +6

    Moths don't get enough press. Some of them are exquisite.

  • @dodgyknickers
    @dodgyknickers Před 2 lety +613

    literally crying at the sight of these beautiful and comically chunky moths taking flight

    • @starrynight6268
      @starrynight6268 Před 2 lety +32

      Chonky moths

    • @Handhandme
      @Handhandme Před 2 lety +26

      Wish they were a bit bigger so I could pet them 🥺

    • @tylervanpeursem7627
      @tylervanpeursem7627 Před 2 lety +22

      @@Handhandme simple, increase the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere, and they will get bigger (the reason insects are small is mainly due to their way of getting oxygen)

    • @Handhandme
      @Handhandme Před 2 lety +38

      @@tylervanpeursem7627 sure but wasps and mosquitoes will be bigger too and I'm not sure I'm ready for that

    • @tylervanpeursem7627
      @tylervanpeursem7627 Před 2 lety +30

      @@Handhandme it's a worthy sacrifice for big mof

  • @atticuseatsdirt6769
    @atticuseatsdirt6769 Před 2 lety +1603

    the fact that these are alive and breathing and i get to exist at the same time as them makes me go absolutely feral and hog-wild

  • @kimvanderlinden1842
    @kimvanderlinden1842 Před 11 měsíci +25

    These beautiful little creatures are so mesmerizing. I love moths. ps: The way they all just reach upwards with their tiny little paws when they take off is just the cutest thing

  • @TheCatGoesRawrMusik
    @TheCatGoesRawrMusik Před rokem +35

    It looks so dirpy yet magnificent.
    Also this really shows how much effort there is in flying

  • @garyyym4699
    @garyyym4699 Před 2 lety +393

    Why are moths so underrated, theyre as beautiful as butterflies anyway

    • @jasmijnariel
      @jasmijnariel Před 2 lety +60

      But only waaaaay cuter! 🥰🤗

    • @eeedeee7206
      @eeedeee7206 Před 2 lety +41

      Butterflies’ faces scare tf outta me.

    • @greenfly1264
      @greenfly1264 Před 2 lety +3

      @@eeedeee7206 You scare easy don't ya? 😊

    • @nolanholmberg311
      @nolanholmberg311 Před 2 lety +35

      Moths are underrated throughout most of human history because they were seen as vermin.
      Moths favorite food is keratin which is the protean that makes up our hair nails etc.
      Before the advent of cotton clothing and polyesters, wool and silk clothings would get absolutely destroyed by hungry moths since wool is hair and silk is keratin as well.
      Now a days it’s not a big deal tho since most clothing isn’t made from that anymore.
      So that’s why moths are underrated lol

    • @beepboop7219
      @beepboop7219 Před 2 lety +15

      People think that butterflies are the originals and moths are imposters. But actually, moths are the originals. Butterflies are just a type of moth that is active in the day.

  • @noodlezeep5159
    @noodlezeep5159 Před 2 lety +720

    That Rosy Maple Moth is a real chonky boy and watching it in slowmo is just the best thing I've seen in a while

    • @lexyshannon9428
      @lexyshannon9428 Před 2 lety +7

      He is so handsome 🥰

    • @purpleemerald5299
      @purpleemerald5299 Před 2 lety +24

      @@lexyshannon9428 The moth ladies when they see him:
      *”I LIKE EM’ BIG.”*
      *”I LIKE EM’ CHUNKY.”*
      *”I LIKE EM’ ROUND.”*
      *”I LIKE EM’ FUNKY.”*

    • @wow6969
      @wow6969 Před 2 lety

      @@purpleemerald5299 moth

    • @andregaming7154
      @andregaming7154 Před 2 lety +1

      @@purpleemerald5299 Lol

    • @beepboop7219
      @beepboop7219 Před 2 lety +3

      @@purpleemerald5299 *FLUFFY**

  • @thunderwarrior1759
    @thunderwarrior1759 Před rokem +10

    Rosy Maple Moth has to be the real world version of Mothra. A beautiful and unique creature that’s definitely stole my heart

    • @sammontanez6908
      @sammontanez6908 Před 11 měsíci

      More like the real world version of Fairy Mothra from the Rebirth of Mothra Trilogy.

  • @D-me-dream-smp
    @D-me-dream-smp Před rokem +42

    The first few are so hilarious- it’s like watching Care Bears trying to fly.
    This is some of the most spectacular cinematography I’ve seen and we are so fortunate to be able to access incredible insight into the amazing feats of engineering nature has created through the patience and dedication of people like you so thanks you.

    • @jcepri
      @jcepri Před 10 měsíci +3

      Whoever or whatever designed this universe is the ultimate engineer.

    • @NorthWindAfrican
      @NorthWindAfrican Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@jcepri 🙏🏾

  • @gatorguard5931
    @gatorguard5931 Před 2 lety +478

    I have a friend who really loves moths and was having a rough day, so I sent this to him. He was instantly a lot happier. Just wanted to say thanks for making this, it helped someone out :)

    • @mckaylaosei-gyamerah9958
      @mckaylaosei-gyamerah9958 Před 2 lety +14

      You’re a good friend.keep it up❤️

    • @TheAveragePalico
      @TheAveragePalico Před 2 lety +15

      Here you dropped this 👑

    • @alistairwreathens5719
      @alistairwreathens5719 Před 2 lety +7

      I am here for the same reason. Fiancé knows I love moths and butterflies, so when he saw I wasn’t exactly having a great day, he sent me this.

    • @help5344
      @help5344 Před 2 lety +8

      Wish I had friends like that-

  • @cinnamoon4140
    @cinnamoon4140 Před 2 lety +2214

    I am an animator working with wings very often and these videos are just pure gold. Thank you so much and keep it up!

    • @garryiglesias4074
      @garryiglesias4074 Před 2 lety +153

      Yup, my artists collegues went nuts when I sent them the insects jumping a few weeks ago... I think we are addicted. This channel is a great resource for animators.

    • @brezzlendean77
      @brezzlendean77 Před 2 lety +10

      u are? u should post

    • @garryiglesias4074
      @garryiglesias4074 Před 2 lety +10

      @@brezzlendean77 ?? You think that professionals wait the YT comments to live ? He/She **should** post ?? What a joke.

    • @brezzlendean77
      @brezzlendean77 Před 2 lety +8

      @@garryiglesias4074 oK...

    • @cinnamoon4140
      @cinnamoon4140 Před 2 lety +26

      @@brezzlendean77 you are right but unfortunately covid delayed many of our shows and i mustnt show anything.my reel is mostly old student stuff
      But i hope i find the time to polish some private projects 😊

  • @julianna6783
    @julianna6783 Před rokem +11

    I raised a Polyphemus moth, it went into a cocoon in September, came out at the start of February. He was so beautiful

  • @acethecritter
    @acethecritter Před 6 měsíci +3

    I have never been a fan of moths *UNTIL* I saw the rosy maple moth, that thing is beautiful

  • @kam5908
    @kam5908 Před 2 lety +855

    I remember being outside one day a few years ago and I saw a White-Dotted Prominent moth. It landed on my finger and It stayed there as I looked at it for about 5 minutes. It even let me pet it (I did so very gently on its abdomen). This experience was super tranquil and nice, it even changed my whole perception of moths.

  • @gasmask3606
    @gasmask3606 Před 2 lety +300

    I absolutely love how they all go \(●•●)/ when they take off, their lil hands 🥺💕

    • @Marsh370
      @Marsh370 Před rokem +1

      Moths: weeeeee

    • @schizopenguin
      @schizopenguin Před rokem +1

      some of them look like little evil masterminds in their chair

    • @schizopenguin
      @schizopenguin Před rokem

      or that meme with bebe yoda

  • @bellarose6509
    @bellarose6509 Před rokem +11

    19:21 EST: I feel as if I have just watched angels take flight! How beautiful and mesmerizing to watch, thank you. This is what CZcams was meant for …sharing knowledge and appreciation of the beauty of this world.❤

  • @ingriddurden3929
    @ingriddurden3929 Před 9 měsíci +6

    the bigger wings seem to make take off a lot easier than some insects I saw before. Just watching in amazement, how these quite big buggers have no trouble at all to get airborne. What an amazing channel you got. Thank you so much for posting!

  • @moth8455
    @moth8455 Před rokem +594

    as one of the only few moths that have access to the internet, heres a thank you from all moths! you let people see their true beauty :)

    • @MischievousMoth
      @MischievousMoth Před rokem +30

      I love this moth, it has internet access and can say whatever it mind thinks of :)

    • @lisanyugenhascancer6332
      @lisanyugenhascancer6332 Před rokem +3

      😂

    • @dasdiesel3000
      @dasdiesel3000 Před rokem +24

      Usually when animals use the internet they pretend to be human and campaign/ agitate for more species-specific benefits, until someone invariably asks: "was this written by an (x)?" ... Moths being this upfront is refreshing. I guess with such a short life they have no time for political games or deception 😂

    • @neptr
      @neptr Před rokem +4

      same

    • @troywilkinson5585
      @troywilkinson5585 Před rokem +1

      Our*

  • @pedropascalspp
    @pedropascalspp Před 2 lety +422

    Moths are my absolute favorite thing on the planet and this just makes a tear come to my eye watching how elegant and beautiful they are

    • @Dunkel107
      @Dunkel107 Před 2 lety +19

      But not when they come towards you or me-

    • @mello4989
      @mello4989 Před 2 lety +7

      they're so beautiful literally. just as pretty as butterflies.

    • @Adrian-ck8lw
      @Adrian-ck8lw Před 2 lety +10

      @@mello4989 not when they lay eggs, and the larva look like maggots that eat your clothes. 🥲

    • @lmeza1983
      @lmeza1983 Před 2 lety +7

      The only beautiful insect is a dead insect.

    • @marseillejoh
      @marseillejoh Před 2 lety +2

      Beautiful and chonky.

  • @Bringmethespoons
    @Bringmethespoons Před 5 měsíci +3

    I once went to a sleep away camp. There were moths everywhere! My friends and I would pick them up and watch them walk over our arms. We would then release them and make sure they went exactly back to where they came from. Moths are so beautiful!

  • @eleeyah4757
    @eleeyah4757 Před rokem +2

    You can really see that tiny bristle connecting the rear wing to the front wing in some of these, especially the Virginian tiger moth.

  • @linajurgensen4698
    @linajurgensen4698 Před 2 lety +1454

    Coming from a country that only has grey or brown moths this is so fascinating! Didn’t know moths could be prettier than butterflies.❤️

  • @mags6201
    @mags6201 Před rokem +548

    It's sad how moths have such a short lifespan after their caterpillar stage, but i think it's beautiful how we can still cherish them with the time they have.

    • @icecreamlarry8622
      @icecreamlarry8622 Před rokem +2

      How short?

    • @zgeonrbx4588
      @zgeonrbx4588 Před rokem

      @@icecreamlarry8622 I remember is a white moth my knowledge is limited that they only last 10 days they don't have digestive system they relied there energy when they are in caterpillar phase there only purpose in life is breed offspring

    • @shaktosh524
      @shaktosh524 Před rokem +41

      @@icecreamlarry8622 They live up to a week in general.
      Most species do not have mouths so once the caterpillars turn into moths, they depend on the nutrient they ate as larvae. That is why caterpillars have a voracious apetite, they need to be big eaters in order to survive long enough as adults to be able to mate in time.
      There are a *very* few exceptions that do have mouths, or rather proboscis, the thingy that butterflies have to feed on nectar. For example, the hawkmoths are a family of moths that can eat and they feed on nectar, being another animal that pollinate flowers. They can live up to a month as far as I know.

    • @simchacohen3927
      @simchacohen3927 Před rokem +4

      @@shaktosh524 don’t moths eat wool and clothes

    • @niggacockball7995
      @niggacockball7995 Před rokem

      @@simchacohen3927 yea before they get wings

  • @verenamaharajah6082
    @verenamaharajah6082 Před rokem +13

    Very beautiful. I love how slow motion photography allows us to really see and appreciate these creatures.

  • @veganperson
    @veganperson Před rokem +11

    Beautiful. Thank you for telling us that you release these glorious creatures after filming.

  • @Happyheart146
    @Happyheart146 Před 2 lety +340

    I've always liked moths. This was a joy to watch!
    They're super cute, like flying teddy bears.

    • @Happyheart146
      @Happyheart146 Před 2 lety

      @Алексей Прокопенко right on, I can roll with that :))

  • @TheMagicCrafter
    @TheMagicCrafter Před 2 lety +1926

    Gosh I love late night CZcams recommendations 😆 But for real! They are so cute and so majestic 🥰🖤 Thanks for sharing this!

    • @bizzhat
      @bizzhat Před 2 lety +6

      -like thicc flying spiders :3

    • @Madcat1331
      @Madcat1331 Před 2 lety +8

      Ah, a fellow late-night-moth-watcher

    • @myahjade1886
      @myahjade1886 Před 2 lety +3

      Bro exactly what I was doing

    • @4dx3n
      @4dx3n Před 2 lety +2

      I can relate to this.

    • @MOON_nixx
      @MOON_nixx Před 2 lety

      IKR

  • @sarahzuniga328
    @sarahzuniga328 Před rokem +11

    This video is magical, they look so unreal. The natural rhythm & momentum when they have during take off AAAAHH beautiful

  • @duckyduckgamer4732
    @duckyduckgamer4732 Před rokem +1

    I LOVE MOTHS SO MUCH. If I could sit in a room full of adorable moths all day I would.

  • @ludoviajante
    @ludoviajante Před 2 lety +3975

    I feel so lucky to have found this channel. It's all so interesting and well filmed. Thank you! Much love from Brazil.

    • @naturespecialist1489
      @naturespecialist1489 Před 2 lety +10

      Found any Heracles beetles ?

    • @ludoviajante
      @ludoviajante Před 2 lety +23

      @@naturespecialist1489 haha I never saw one up close, but my girlfriend did! They are magnificent creatures.

    • @naturespecialist1489
      @naturespecialist1489 Před 2 lety +3

      @@ludoviajante where did your girlfriend saw it ?

    • @vanderval_jr
      @vanderval_jr Před 2 lety +16

      Ludo? Que magnífica surpresa vê-lo aqui

    • @naturespecialist1489
      @naturespecialist1489 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ludoviajante I’m just curious no hard feelings

  • @DragonBorni-gb9xf
    @DragonBorni-gb9xf Před 2 lety +622

    Moths are such an underrated species, they're so much more than the insects that eat your clothes 🤣

    • @potatowithdepresso2705
      @potatowithdepresso2705 Před 2 lety +20

      they cant eat ur clothes they dont got mouths

    • @mkeladz
      @mkeladz Před 2 lety +6

      moths are scary 😫👍

    • @BudDinktrap
      @BudDinktrap Před 2 lety +41

      Sucks that 2 types of clothes eating moths had to ruin the reputation of the rest of these beautiful animals..

    • @potatowithdepresso2705
      @potatowithdepresso2705 Před 2 lety +23

      @@BudDinktrap moths dont have.mouths bro its there catapillers that eat clothes blame there kids 😂

    • @gontathegentleman9833
      @gontathegentleman9833 Před 2 lety +32

      @@potatowithdepresso2705 that not exactly true, some moths do have mouths. And like they said there only two of them that eat cloth

  • @larbi1029
    @larbi1029 Před rokem +2

    Its crazy how there's just moths that are so beautiful and vibrant, people should respect bugs more

    • @dewbow134
      @dewbow134 Před 9 měsíci

      Agree. Some people think only humans should exist and insects are useless. So not true.

  • @produde33
    @produde33 Před 10 měsíci +2

    These slow-motion shots of moths taking flight are absolutely mesmerizing! The grace and delicacy with which they flutter their wings is simply adorable. Nature truly has its own way of captivating us. 🦋💕

  • @trollmops407
    @trollmops407 Před 2 lety +1221

    I have a huge phobia of moths and try to gradually overcome it. This video really helped me see them in a different light! These shots are mesmerizing! Thank you so much!

    • @arher9598
      @arher9598 Před 2 lety +21

      now go visit insect stores and hold it close

    • @xymoth_
      @xymoth_ Před 2 lety +49

      boo

    • @k.n.m.4744
      @k.n.m.4744 Před 2 lety +31

      I am so terrified by moths and butterflies for a majority of my life and well, this made me smile a bit but if I ever see one in real life, Ima cry until I’m safe again XD

    • @carolecollins853
      @carolecollins853 Před 2 lety +7

      Me too!!!

    • @carolecollins853
      @carolecollins853 Před 2 lety +8

      Only moths though, not butterflies

  • @lauranatalini4081
    @lauranatalini4081 Před 2 lety +614

    I absolutely love moths! Specially the Rosy Maple Moth (as one might guess haha)! Their fluffy, chubby bodies and the shape of their antennae always makes me think of insect bunnies, so cute!

    • @Handhandme
      @Handhandme Před 2 lety +19

      I know right! Never thought an insect could be cute but they really fit that definition! I find bumblebees are cute too 🥰

    • @tylervanpeursem7627
      @tylervanpeursem7627 Před 2 lety

      @@rosiemaple5799 helo mof

    • @tylervanpeursem7627
      @tylervanpeursem7627 Před 2 lety +4

      @@rosiemaple5799 thank

    • @Emma-kf2kj
      @Emma-kf2kj Před rokem +5

      Insect bunnies! This is a fantastic description!

    • @ms.magenta
      @ms.magenta Před rokem

      The rosy maple moth was so good I turned it into an oc
      and I'll do it again

  • @threshasketch2655
    @threshasketch2655 Před rokem +9

    Gorgeous moths! Thanks for filming and sharing this.

  • @gwendolyngailstenersen4448

    They are so beautiful. I've always loved moths.

  • @SnailSnail622
    @SnailSnail622 Před rokem +529

    I’ll never forget the time I first came across a rosy maple moth in person. I was at the wildlife center near my house, looking at the ground for bugs as I do, and I saw this beautiful bright pink moth just chilling on the edge of the sidewalk. It made my whole summer, maybe even my whole year.

  • @justrandomstuff8161
    @justrandomstuff8161 Před rokem +1138

    Having a phobia of both butterflies and moths, watching this was both petrifying yet awesome

  • @yangverse
    @yangverse Před rokem +1

    moths are just adorable, the smaller ones ofc. the bigger ones are just stunning. they’re all royals to me

  • @margaretgoodheart4167
    @margaretgoodheart4167 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I watch this every few months whenever i need a refresher on awe and wonder. Such amazing creatures share their world with us.

  • @michaeloverton5533
    @michaeloverton5533 Před 2 lety +156

    I feel like this should have the Mothra Summoning song accompanying it.

  • @Ju5tMe
    @Ju5tMe Před 2 lety +607

    2:18 The light reflecting on its wings is very fascinating. I like how even if it's in slow motion, you can still see that the light doesn't slow down.

    • @divat10
      @divat10 Před 2 lety +2

      The light doesn't slow down?

    • @luisapaza317
      @luisapaza317 Před 2 lety +25

      @@divat10 it slow down but the difference is so minimal that you cannot see a change

    • @nostep8058
      @nostep8058 Před 2 lety +21

      Yeah it's light. The fastest thing in the universe

    • @stalins_comically_large_spoon
      @stalins_comically_large_spoon Před 2 lety +2

      Well, yeah. It’s light lol. Light go zoom, to put it mildly.

    • @lantinas
      @lantinas Před 2 lety

      L *A *M *P

  • @easypeasy7584
    @easypeasy7584 Před rokem +7

    This was the most soothing thing I have seen in a long time, and the music fitted perfectly. Thanks for sharing this beautiful scenery.

  • @Starlight-sp6db
    @Starlight-sp6db Před měsícem +1

    I freaking appreciated the effort the Rosy Maple moth took to take off

  • @viztusadronuru
    @viztusadronuru Před 2 lety +293

    These moths are so beautiful. It brought a tear in my eye.

  • @sheriffbutterball7824
    @sheriffbutterball7824 Před 2 lety +235

    I love moths, I just think a cute fluffy moth is so interesting compared to the hard exoskeletons of other insects

    • @crow6977
      @crow6977 Před 2 lety +18

      They still have exoskeletons its just under the fur! :)

    • @soumitaroy3260
      @soumitaroy3260 Před 2 lety

      Yes you are right but the exoskeleton is thin and not too hard.

    • @olived.c8814
      @olived.c8814 Před 2 lety

      It's actually not fur, it's scales. Thats why butterflies and moths are in the order lepidoptera; which means scaled wings in latin-greek.

  • @sf55514
    @sf55514 Před 8 měsíci +2

    The CREATOR has a wild and wonderful imagination to create all these wonders. These moths are quite ornate.

  • @KevinBaris
    @KevinBaris Před 8 měsíci +4

    First moth is the forbidden cotton candy.

  • @isntitrich000
    @isntitrich000 Před 2 lety +263

    As a person who is afraid of spiders and anything that resembles a spider, this is such a fascinating yet perfect mixture of beauty and horror. It gives me a weird feeling of being in complete awe yet fully aknowledging my fear and knowing that I have control over it which is such an empowering state of mind.

    • @nightowl3218
      @nightowl3218 Před 2 lety +9

      How does a moth resemble a spider

    • @isntitrich000
      @isntitrich000 Před 2 lety +33

      @@nightowl3218 the legs… the way it moves make the back of my neck tingle the same way a spider does

    • @greenfly1264
      @greenfly1264 Před 2 lety +11

      Immersion therapy.

    • @Skrot7
      @Skrot7 Před 2 lety +9

      SAMEEEW THEY’RE SO SCARY BUT ALSO SO CUTE

    • @nightowl3218
      @nightowl3218 Před 2 lety

      @@isntitrich000 lol that's so funny that you find moths scary I think they are awesome creatures

  • @Scrrvamps
    @Scrrvamps Před rokem +160

    Moths scares me badly but i cant help but gush over the fact they are fluffy looking

    • @jakemarie828
      @jakemarie828 Před rokem +18

      It's creepy when they fly at you but I don't think they can do much to hurt you. A lot of them don't even have mouths.

    • @yossarian00
      @yossarian00 Před 10 měsíci +5

      ​@@jakemarie828I have a fear of them flying into my ear because they fly so erratically. I don't get scared if they're big enough to not be able to do that lol

    • @leroyspeelt
      @leroyspeelt Před 10 měsíci +6

      ​@@yossarian00okay but what if they were dog sized

    • @bacon10473
      @bacon10473 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@leroyspeelt NAW THEN THAT WOULD BE A DEATHMOTH FROM THE BACKROOMS

    • @kelpstorm
      @kelpstorm Před 9 měsíci +7

      @@leroyspeelt PET MOTH PET MOTH PET MOTH

  • @paaayam8642
    @paaayam8642 Před 4 měsíci +1

    "All moths were released after filming"
    Thank you ♥

  • @janowens2212
    @janowens2212 Před 8 měsíci +1

    They are beautiful winged flyers. ❤I appreciate them even more how delicate they are when I first saw hummingbird moth.This year, no fear of people.

  • @isthatyouman09
    @isthatyouman09 Před 2 lety +1289

    I personally refer to them as “butterflies of the night”. And this video strengthened my belief. So adorable.
    EDIT: In addition, thank you all for the insight and knowledge. This is the most wholesome chat I have ever had on CZcams 🙂

    • @Arctic_and_The_F0X
      @Arctic_and_The_F0X Před 2 lety +101

      they’re dark mode butterflies

    • @daphnemerisi769
      @daphnemerisi769 Před 2 lety +52

      In Italy they are called "falene" but we also call them that way: farfalle notturne.

    • @dogfuntom
      @dogfuntom Před 2 lety +45

      In south Russia we call them "night butterflies". There's a literal translation for "moth" but it means specifically only those species that eat fur coats and similar clothes. (North/central Russia may have different habits, not sure.)

    • @isthatyouman09
      @isthatyouman09 Před 2 lety +5

      @@daphnemerisi769 such a beautiful name for them. 😁

    • @isthatyouman09
      @isthatyouman09 Před 2 lety +12

      @@dogfuntom I love me some facts. Thank you so much for sharing 😃

  • @StarlingASMR
    @StarlingASMR Před 2 lety +699

    This is so mesmerizing and beautiful 💜 amazing shots!

    • @hizkiakristandy9332
      @hizkiakristandy9332 Před 2 lety +3

      OMG u here too, i watch ur videos

    • @miser5408
      @miser5408 Před 2 lety +1

      first person that has a verified tag that doesnt have 1k likes in his/her comment

    • @paulrossi4863
      @paulrossi4863 Před 2 lety +2

      Beautiful little creatures.

    • @Lisztener
      @Lisztener Před 2 lety +2

      Never thought months could be so big and beautiful! Also love you videos- very relaxing

    • @ceazria2499
      @ceazria2499 Před 2 lety +1

      6th..?

  • @fairybread_eater2
    @fairybread_eater2 Před rokem +2

    these moths are so fluffy and if the first one came flying up to me I'd be crying in joy to see the beautiful creature 😭❤️✨️

  • @alextoau
    @alextoau Před rokem +16

    Это красота неописуемая!

  • @cinduts
    @cinduts Před 2 lety +180

    I was so blessed to have a rosy maple moth visit my porch window one summer day a year ago. It even let me pat its soft furry body. I was so fascinated and fell in love with it at first sight. Moths are really underrated. They're so beautiful, especially the lovely Rosy Maple Moth!

    • @AyanaSioux
      @AyanaSioux Před 2 lety +17

      Yes i actually see these pretty often. They're so cute and during the morning when they're sleeping, you can touch them with almost no response, lol. So fluffy. I took a picture of the first one i ever saw. I was shocked that a moth could look that way. I also commonly see lunar moths. They're huge!

    • @bookworm4174
      @bookworm4174 Před 2 lety +9

      They're so soft and fuzzy! I love holding them. We have quite the variety in Indiana, but we don't see them often. The ones I think I've seen are the Polyphemus, Luna Moth, Imperialis, a huge Regal Moth, Elm Sphinx, and Rosy Maple.

  • @treyfinley6733
    @treyfinley6733 Před 2 lety +839

    I have a history of depression and unwanted suicidal thoughts, sometimes it’s hard to find reasons to keep going. But seeing that Rosy Maple Moth in the beginning really made a meh day that much better. Surely there are things good in this world if that animal exists. I don’t think I could live in a world without these amazing creatures

    • @anonymous-poet
      @anonymous-poet Před 2 lety +57

      You should look into different varieties of hummingbird. I don't think youd be dissapointed

    • @JustinL614
      @JustinL614 Před 2 lety +12

      There are alot of good things in this world

    • @RainRemnant
      @RainRemnant Před 2 lety +31

      You're a part of all that cosmic beauty too, from the furthest star to the smallest ant, we're all related somehow 💖

    • @anitaaubert3884
      @anitaaubert3884 Před 2 lety +2

      This help me a lot. I have the same condition: czcams.com/video/dqsiVa9X-ws/video.html

    • @AyanaSioux
      @AyanaSioux Před 2 lety +14

      I've had the pleasure of seeing these moths in person. They're very beautiful and adorable. They're so fluffy. I actually saw them before i even knew what it was which is why I took the picture. Many kinds of moths are very common where i live. I think it's because I live near a lot of woods. Moths are very beautiful and I'd argue more versatile in their looks than butterflies. They have magnificent colors, body types, hair types, etc. So amazing. I hope you find more enjoyment in Earth's beautiful creatures.

  • @nancywysemen7196
    @nancywysemen7196 Před rokem +3

    beautiful,beautiful and more exciting than much of what we ground species do thank-you.......

  • @deborahbarlow4309
    @deborahbarlow4309 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The absolute grace in the movement of the wings. It's mesmerizing.

  • @EluTran
    @EluTran Před 2 lety +962

    Absolutely beautiful video! Very relaxing and informative as well! It’s very cool seeing these different species take off

  • @adventureswithibrahim
    @adventureswithibrahim Před 2 lety +336

    Wow, I love how fuzzy and chubby they are, never knew moths were this beautiful!
    Also, thank you for releasing them afterwards and not keeping them in captivity.

  • @Jenna-Peppa
    @Jenna-Peppa Před 7 měsíci +1

    I am awestruck!!! So beautiful!!! I never knew moths could be so beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing this marvelous creation!!!

  • @cornelialibritanniaprincess
    @cornelialibritanniaprincess Před 6 měsíci +4

    Growing up is realizing moths are better than butterflies

  • @FriedFreya
    @FriedFreya Před 2 lety +91

    They're like little fairies. 🥺 Beautiful wood nymph is so fitting... my day definitely was improved. 💞

  • @StarPlatinum7912
    @StarPlatinum7912 Před 2 lety +920

    everbody: talking about how good the capture and vibrancy is
    Me: *”OH LOOK AT THE FLUFFY LITTLE GOOD BOI DHDNSUSJSOSKSH”*

  • @Hajo87-tz7hz
    @Hajo87-tz7hz Před 7 měsíci +2

    The first one looks so much like plushie. The second looks even more impressive than Mothra! 😲

  • @philsmycrevice
    @philsmycrevice Před rokem +8

    This is soo relaxing & beautiful. Thank you for making this!

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican Před rokem +368

    I love how happy they look while flying! They look like a little kid jumping on a trampoline. 😭And the Polyphemus moth's liftoff is awe-inspiring. These moths are all majestic in their own ways. I enjoy seeing rosy maple moths come around and hang out by the window just being their fabulous little fashion star selves
    In the Philippines, moths are treated as the spirits of people's ancestors coming for a visit. So you BETTER treat them with respect!

    • @quantumshock6620
      @quantumshock6620 Před rokem +9

      Wow, I see you absolutely everywhere.

    • @jakemarie828
      @jakemarie828 Před rokem +13

      That's really cool I didn't know that about the Philippines. I try to be gentle wirh every bug I come across because I'd want to be looked after if I was that small.

  • @juliannah5721
    @juliannah5721 Před 2 lety +93

    The rosy maple is my favorite!!! Lil peanut of pink and yellow, the cutest thing ever. Chinese moon is a _veeerrryy_ close second, so dramatic with the pastels and curls (kinda like me lol).

  • @bswck
    @bswck Před 9 měsíci +1

    this is literally something you can watch to feel better if you're being sad

  • @JessicaCruz-tx4xo
    @JessicaCruz-tx4xo Před 3 dny

    I just gotta appreciate how the rosy maple moth pulls itself up with it’s beautiful wings 🦋

  • @ufomoose1812
    @ufomoose1812 Před 2 lety +113

    Well I've officially found my new favourite video, going to watch this whenever I'm sad. Moths are so freaking adorable.

  • @v1c-was-her3
    @v1c-was-her3 Před 2 lety +147

    I love how in slo mo insects look graceful and so goofy when taking off at the same time. Amazing research videos of insects, puts into so much more perspective on how they take off!

    • @ulalaFrugilega
      @ulalaFrugilega Před 2 lety +1

      Gracefully goofy, yessss! Thanks for pointing this out.

  • @ag2424
    @ag2424 Před rokem +3

    Truly beautiful and fascinating, especially in slow motion! Love moths and butterflies, thanks for this unique glimpse into their world❤

  • @Earthian000
    @Earthian000 Před rokem

    Stunning! Thank You!
    This must be a gold mine for choreographers, fashion designers, artists of all kinds.

  • @soxie4173
    @soxie4173 Před 2 lety +50

    theyre doing so well im so proud of them

  • @angelkat360
    @angelkat360 Před rokem +229

    Despite having a fear of moths, I think they’re absolutely beautiful and adorable creatures♥︎ I just hate how it feels like they always fly towards me 🥲♥︎♥︎♥︎

    • @andreathereshiram7578
      @andreathereshiram7578 Před rokem +17

      I know that feeling, i like them but no in real Life :/

    • @plotstoraisethedead
      @plotstoraisethedead Před rokem +13

      You must radiate light, that's why they're drawn to you!

    • @BumbleBee-wi3cf
      @BumbleBee-wi3cf Před rokem +3

      They love you too😢

    • @chmurgi3383
      @chmurgi3383 Před rokem +7

      Broooo i work in a bakery And in Summer, We got moths too an they literally are flying towards my Face (with Full purpose, you cant tell me theyre doing this everytime accidentally) and ive got a phobia before but Since then i really started hating moths (sorry for Bad english, but my Auto correction Goin Crazy rn

    • @fractalfelt
      @fractalfelt Před rokem +2

      @@plotstoraisethedead we all radiate light lil infrared lamps all of us

  • @andrewkuc5861
    @andrewkuc5861 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Mesmerizing. The complexity of nature is absolutely astonishing. Thank you for your work.

  • @Someone-dq4zt
    @Someone-dq4zt Před rokem +5

    This is the best video I’ve watched this year 😭 I’ve never realised how majestic they r was really stressed and I love the commentary too makes it more engaging and keeps u focused on the tiny details great video
    I would love more in the same format but with more details on the moths maybe individual one I’m obsessed 😅

  • @rkeikiokalanim
    @rkeikiokalanim Před 2 lety +118

    Moths, by far, are my favorite flying insects. These slo-mo videos are the coolest thing on CZcams. Thank you!

  • @Justaaaine
    @Justaaaine Před 2 lety +203

    I was having a bad mental health day today, and seeing these furry flying babies made my whole day 💕 thank you so much for sharing!

  • @perribewsey1278
    @perribewsey1278 Před rokem +1

    Moths are just as beautiful as butterflies and so cute and fluffy 😍

  • @AKadir8
    @AKadir8 Před 9 měsíci

    They're magical when you help us see it. Thank you. Glad I subscribed.