Despite how well versed we are in the study of animals and insects in nature, there’s still so much out there that we don’t know. It’s why channels like National Geographic exist. It’s why documentaries are always being filmed and it’s why research will never end. Just when you think you know something about an animal, something new pops up. I found this particular nugget to be of interest. Any of you who have seen a ladybug in person can appreciate this.
Because ladybug hindwings are covered by an opaque outer shell called an elytra, scientists were not sure how the wings’ folding mechanism worked until Kazuya Saito created a clear replacement shell that allowed them to film the process in super slow-motion.
Check out the video below:
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