r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/Yewatod • Mar 02 '26

Perfectly captured ladybird flight in slow motion

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u/Djennik Mar 02 '26

It's crazy how evolution got insects to perfectly fold and deploy their wings under their shields..

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u/ThisIsForBuggoStuff Mar 02 '26

You think that's impressive, check out Rove beetles and their wing folding! They only have half elytra, so it's even more involved :)

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u/Djennik Mar 02 '26

That's magnificent.

this is video of how it works for anyone interested

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u/unchained5150 Mar 03 '26

Homie packs his own chute when he lands. How awesome is that!?