Dr. Adrian Smith specializes in insect natural history, and often films them using high-speed cameras, to capture stunning detail.

We were taken by these moths, which range from the vibrant Rosy Maple Moth to the diminutive White Dotted Prominent. In the video, shot at 6,000 frames per second, we see the slow wing flap of the moths, giving a rare look at their color and pattern. Take a look at the video below.

The world of moths is fascinated, with thousands of species that range in size, color, and shape.


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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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  1. I really enjoyed the slow motion. I had trouble hearing your narration because of the music volume.

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