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. ...more.

Feb 8, 2007 · Now scientists have learned the details of this flight system and find that moths use their antennae as spatial orientation sensors to steady themselves as they fly and hover over …

Oct 7, 2021 · Shooting seven different moth species at a whopping 6,000 frames per second (fps) – compared with the standard 24 fps for film and television – the biologist Adrian Smith, who …

Aug 3, 2021 · For his latest video, Dr. Smith captured seven different species of moth taking flight at 6,000 fps, making it the only video of its kind, according to Dr. Smith. The footage was …

Feb 17, 2024 · While moths are attracted to light and heat, they likely circle lamps because their navigation gets confused. The phrase “like a moth to a flame” refers to a potential fatal …

Moths are not able to fly straight due to their unique flight characteristics. Since they have large eyes that take up a significant portion of their head, it makes it difficult for them to judge …

Aug 4, 2021 · This similarly spectacular follow-up—which is shot at 6,000 frames per second with a macro lens—documents the unique flight maneuvers of seven moth species as they slowly …

Oct 27, 2022 · Highlights include a trio of bioluminescent glow-worm beetles taking off in synchrony, and a waved sphinx moth launching from the tip of Smith’s finger. Combined, these …

Aug 3, 2021 · Focusing a lens on seven stunningly beautiful species of moths and capturing their movements at a blistering 6,000 frames per second.

Sep 9, 2021 · Here we see high-speed video of seven different moth species taking off, and understanding fixed-wing flight won’t help you here at all! These moths have small, rough, and …