Summertime is full of insects, as moths hover around porch lights and fireflies light up in the night. While you’ve likely seen these creatures in passing, fascinating video footage will have you gain a whole new appreciation for them. North Carolina-based research biologist Dr. Adrian Smith captures these insects and others in extreme slow-motion flight. The footage features critters from eight taxonomic orders as they take off, flutter, and land in a tiny “studio.” The result is a ballet of bugs that are full of unexpected grace and beauty.
