Insect Flight | Capturing Takeoff & Flying at 3,200 FPS

Takeoff and flight sequences of insects spanning 8 different taxonomic orders captured at 3,200 fps!

00:00 - intro
01:17 - plume moth
01:20 - firefly
02:32 - painted lichen moth
03:14 - leafroller moth
03:31 - rosy maple moth
04:00 - stonefly (see comment for correct ID)
05:14 - mayflies
06:07 - fishfly
07:00 - aphid
07:42 - scorpionfly
08:10 - lacewing

References:

[cayv]

Most of the insects goes when they take off. It's scientifically proven

[leonardowrobleski]

3:38
Adrian: It's clearly the best moth
Moth: YAY

[MusicThatILike]

they actually look adorable when they're lifting up their little arms to fly with their goofy big eyes

[thetherrannative]

This has really given me a new respect for flying insects. I didn't realize just how difficult it must be to fly, or how gracefully some of these insects move when they do. They're beautiful.

Could you do a mosquito? I’d like to study their take-off patterns for… personal reasons.

[KingFaramund]

Bugs usually do really creep me out, but seeing them up close and their little techniques of flight really has given me a new point of view and love for them. They're oddly adorable, and getting to see them up close and in a more comprehensible speed, they actually are beautiful little animals, silly looking or not.

[AntLab]

Ah, welp, my stonefly ID skills need some work! In the video I say the stonefly is a "giant stonefly or salmonfly" which is the insect Family Pteronarcyidae (Giant Stoneflies). It's actually more likely a Common Stonefly, Family Perlidae. The good news is it's still a verified fact that it looks awesome flying in slow motion.

[suzaynnschick]

I had no idea that insect wings flexed and ruffled so much during flight. That and the wild disposition of their many legs are my favorite parts of this video. So amazing!

[ingoseiler]

Incredible footage! Insects are such clumsy fliers! I can't believe they actually manage to steer to the place they intend to get to instead of just flying until they bump into the next wall...
Then again, they mostly just do bump into walls

[nolanfontaine]

The footage of the fish fly I found to be so beautiful. It nearly brought me to tears. There’s something so graceful in how he flies, like he is determined to take off and land as a more true and lovely version of itself.

[JordanDeanFilms]

Incredible footage Adrian! Very nicely done :)

[Ratigan]

[6:30] I love the Fishfly's derpy little face! :3

[3:40] And Maple moth be looking like such a diva xD

Never thought I'd love watching insects so much despite how much I'm scared of them lol

[MatteusClement]

As someone with ADHD, 8 minutes is a lifetime... but this was 8 minutes that was calm, serine and fully enjoyed (at normal speed). Thank you so much for sharing your passion.

[KritarthMalviya]

This is very beautiful and satisfying.
These insects are so simple, maybe cute also. People think insects are creepy and dangerous but they aren't. And they look so beautiful in close up slo-mo.

[barnabydixon]

This is beyond incredible! Great job!!

[albat]

One more thing to notice: just look at those happy faces of those creatures! Aren't they wonderful?! You've done a fantastic job to help people appreciate insects!

[Swayzee]

"It's clearly the best moth." 🤣😆🤣

[roulxs]

I adore every single one of these shots. It really gives a new (and cute) perspective on these bugs.

[Paladin_Maar]

Watching this has given me both inspiration and a new appreciation for flying insects. You filmed them in such a way where they're elegant, and in slow motion I can now understand how flexible their wings are!
I just found this channel recently but I already love your content!

[motorcyclelad]

I feel the same excitement watching this I did when I was ten years old exploring and finding bugs, turning over rocks and digging through leaves. Love it!