0:46 Tropical Swallowtail moth 2:36 Brahmin moth, often called the Japanese Owl moth. 3:16 Atlas moth with injured wing. 4:24 Three horned rhinoceros beetle, easier to identify when standing upright. 4:50 Healthier looking Atlas moth. 5:43 Almost mistook it for a type of Luna moth but it's actually a Saterniid moth. 7:40 Hawk moth is feeling a little camera shy.
Wow, that was so amazing. Besides the bigger moths, that smaller orange on the bin at the start of this video was still one of my favourite smaller moths.
fun fact: those aren't actually atlas moths. atlas moths have less wavey wing patterns, usually have lighter colorations, and the tips of the upper wings have markings that look like the sides of snake's heads. the wing patterns on these are a lot more sporadic and random than attacus atlas, and the "snake head" markings look wildly different. these are actually the much rarer "Archaeoattacus edwardsii", or edward's atlas moths. while they're not that difference in appearance, they're actually a completely different and MUCH rarer genus and there's very little information about them online. really cool to see one in the wild!
hi, yes you are quite correct, edwardsii is the more common species here. I usually see 2 or 3 during an evening. Attatcus usually arrives on 1 in 3 nights and they are often somewhat tatty. Edwardsii is my personal favorite with its deeper and more purple tones and of course 2 eyes! Quite breathtaking!
@@richardpoxon heyyy can i please ask where you got the sheet/light or lamp :) as well as the area your in if that's okay? It'd really help as a beginner as I'm trying to breed more and it's very hard to get alot of livestock online from my experience, if you can tell me it'd help SO much💕
Well I thought about doing this, but I'm not sure I could handle this big of a horde and them flying around my head and the sound of they're wings hitting the tarp. BUT the moths and beetles you brought in are very pretty and cool looking, especially the bigger ones, so thanks for the video so I can live vicariously through you😆
Wow the big one that looks like a pair of snakes is crazy. First you're utterly convinced you're being confronted by a pair of snakes, then you realize it's a two dimensional trick, then it looks like a nice photo of snakes, then you realize it's a moth, then you get weirded out about evolution's wild capacity for artistic reproduction. Very cool
0:57 Alamflora moth 1:38 Green clearwing moth 2:20 Shiny Moth 4:04 Trash Moth 4:22 Dingus Moth (we have in my country) 7:12 Great Flying Moth (rare) 9:06 Richard Poxon
1. Tropical swallowtail moth 2. Green cicada 3. Grass moth 4. Random moths 5. Three horned rhinoceros beetle 6. Giant Japanese cicada 7. Richard pox on covered with moths
I would do good enough to let ONE moth near me, let alone 500, with some being like 10 times bigger than others. And then there's like beetles and cicaida that I wouldnt want mear me either. I commend bug people for being so brave.
Whereabouts is Fraser’s Hill? I am hugely impressed by the large numbers and the wide species diversity. I believe many moths are more strikingly beautiful and fascinating than butterflies, in spite of those who hate and fear them!
If i were to see this I would die. I would straight up die. I've seen one, maybe two really special moth species in my life, and dont dare to hope to see even half as many as are in this video. amazing.
That is truly amazing but one moth stricked my attention and I had to reverse the video few times just to have another look at it , it'd the one that has snake like heads at the end of its wings! That's absolutely amazing , how is that possible?
Unfortunately I haven't done any blacklighting or light traping for nocturnal insects yet. I live in Greece, so the diversity of moths and of the rest insect species is not very big. However, I really wanna test this out ! I am just worried about one thing... Are black lights dangerous for the human body or the human eyes ? Please I would appreciate your advice
Hi There, apologies for the late reply, i've been away. I have tried to use my trap in crete and kefalonia during August without much luck. Your best bet would be to try hign ground above 1000ft perhaps during late springtime. The lamps are safe as long as you dont stare at the bulb for long periods. I have heard of other entomologists who use sunglasses to block uv light but i personally dont bother. Best of luck! Richard.
@@richardpoxon There is no problem for the late reply. Besides I was the one who commented a video almost five years old! Actually, I live in Crete so your advice will be very useful and I thank you so much for that! I ,also, have two questions! First when you mentioned that you didnt have much luck, you meant that you couldn't attract enough species of moths, am I right ? Or maybe you couldn't attract many species of insects either ? Finally, at 1000ft where can I find a source of power for my lights, except for my car because it will may run low of battery? Have a happy new year too!! Sincerely Roussos
@@roussosvourdoumpas8296 Hi Roussos, I ususlly holiday in Crete in August or September (Chania region) and catch up to 20 moths of perhaps 10 different species. Try to get yourself away from any other light sources and the best way is to hire a portable generator. Best of luck!
@@richardpoxon Mr Poxon, You won't believe in this coincidence but I actually live in Chania!! It's just unbelievable the fact that you holiday at Chania sometimes hahahaha!! Anyways, I really appreciate your advice and I will try to do my best!! I want to ask you about one more thing too. Here in Greece there is one family of moths with great interest. The family Saturniidae! Did you manage to attract one of these moths? Furthermore, could I get your email address so I can contact you personally for my results or any other question ? Thank you for your time Roussos
@@roussosvourdoumpas8296 Hi Roussos, I havent cought a Saturniidae in Crete but I have in the mountains of southern Italy. I think you would stand a good chance if you can get to high ground. richard.poxon@yahoo.co.uk
I love that this guy is actively being assaulted by like 1 million moths but still holds strong to get a good video for us. This whole video speaks to me on a spiritual level.
I really do hope these fascinating creatures are still around at present. From what I read, environmental degradation is devastating insect populations worldwide.
How did you set this up in order to get so many? Are you just using a plain white sheet and a light? What month did you do this? What time of night was it? Sorry! I just really want to recreate this!
You need to use a white sheet and a mercury vapor lamp 125W. A portable generator and a dark place in a rainforest with permits if necessary.. then sit back and relax keeping a careful watch for anything you dont want to encounter. Creating a commotion usually attracts the attention of other animals looking for the free meal! The rainy season is always best for insects in Malaysia. I run the light until about 4 am and switch it off before it starts to get light again allowing everything to return to the forest.
Just taken another look at the video and at 3.44 there is a very large 3 horned Rhino Beetle, very capable of flight albeit rather cumbersome, avoid being hit in the face when they fly in although you usually hear them coming with a characteristic clattering noise they make during flight. They are harmless but you have to avoid the hooks at the end of the legs, they can be as long as 4 or 5mm and easily pierce skin.
as much as i enjoy flying insects and moths this would be a pretty eerie experience. especially with all those cicadas and other noisy bugs. even in the uk where i have rather dull moth trapping nights i still get jumpscared by random craneflies
Not really at the sheet but do need to keep an eye out for intruders looking for a free meal, these can include rats, civets, wild boar and tatantulas. Much fun!
I find the best setup uses a 125W Mercury vapour Lamp. There are entomological suppliers here in the uk who can supply the kit. angleps or watdon are the websites. Good luck
Bruhh this is so cool, not only got just a ton of different moth species but also some beetles, cicadas, and probs other insects that I missed out looking at too!! Defs potential to either catch unidentified species with this method or to document species that aren't well documented in many sites, would've been so cool to see in person! Was it simply though just lights that you were able to capture this many different species? Or did you have to use something else too?
@@richardpoxon Oohh I see, that'd defs be a consideration of mine if I ever wanna see what kinda insect life I've got at night haha, thank you so much!
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These Orange moths is flying to your head
0:46 Tropical Swallowtail moth
2:36 Brahmin moth, often called the Japanese Owl moth.
3:16 Atlas moth with injured wing.
4:24 Three horned rhinoceros beetle, easier to identify when standing upright.
4:50 Healthier looking Atlas moth.
5:43 Almost mistook it for a type of Luna moth but it's actually a Saterniid moth.
7:40 Hawk moth is feeling a little camera shy.
Thanks! That’s pretty cool
notnow000 it’s a warning sign for predators, aka birds. They see snake head they’re too afraid to confront it more, better to be safe than sorry.
The so called three horned beetle is a Caucasus beetle
And it's called saturnidid moth
The hawkmoth probably a vine hawkmoth
*Day 21 of quarantine: How to get tons of Insects*
DeadManBoy I actually set up a moth sheet tonight, I'm waiting for some to show up!
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This was 2 years ago? Nostalgia
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Wow, that was so amazing. Besides the bigger moths, that smaller orange on the bin at the start of this video was still one of my favourite smaller moths.
imagine getting a white t-shirt and just chilling in the light. You will have a moth army lol
love moths,but thx for helping that beetle out!
This would be absolute heaven for me lol I love moths ❤️ They’re so chill.
Same
Ikr i would sit all night long to cuddle with those moths 😍
Me too!!
I want to get a death's head hawkmoth as a pet.
Same I have a tent moth pupa and a bicolored sallow moth caterpillar.
fun fact: those aren't actually atlas moths.
atlas moths have less wavey wing patterns, usually have lighter colorations, and the tips of the upper wings have markings that look like the sides of snake's heads.
the wing patterns on these are a lot more sporadic and random than attacus atlas, and the "snake head" markings look wildly different.
these are actually the much rarer "Archaeoattacus edwardsii", or edward's atlas moths. while they're not that difference in appearance, they're actually a completely different and MUCH rarer genus and there's very little information about them online. really cool to see one in the wild!
hi, yes you are quite correct, edwardsii is the more common species here. I usually see 2 or 3 during an evening. Attatcus usually arrives on 1 in 3 nights and they are often somewhat tatty. Edwardsii is my personal favorite with its deeper and more purple tones and of course 2 eyes!
Quite breathtaking!
@@richardpoxon heyyy can i please ask where you got the sheet/light or lamp :) as well as the area your in if that's okay? It'd really help as a beginner as I'm trying to breed more and it's very hard to get alot of livestock online from my experience, if you can tell me it'd help SO much💕
@@sukiyamma8556I visit angleps website in the UK for everything needed.
@@richardpoxon will be visiting there soon, very helpful thank you for replying :)
Well I thought about doing this, but I'm not sure I could handle this big of a horde and them flying around my head and the sound of they're wings hitting the tarp.
BUT the moths and beetles you brought in are very pretty and cool looking, especially the bigger ones, so thanks for the video so I can live vicariously through you😆
0:28, 0:46 Lyssa zampa, Tropical Swallowtail moth
0:37 Miltochrista sp
1:29 Cechetra lineosa, Sphynx moth
1:30 Hypsopygia igniflualis or Heterocrassa sp.
1:30 Ammatho sp
1:32 Somena similis, Tiny Limantridae
1:35 Neoreta sp, Drepanidae
1:37 Dundubia vaginata,
Great green cicada
1:37 Macotasa tortricoides, Tiny Arctiidae
1:41 Teulisna karena,
in the upper right corner
1:41 Sarbine cruciata, just below green cicada
2:36 Brahmaea wallichii, Brahmin moth
3:16 y 4:50 Attacus atlas, atlas moth
Superb!
:me: oh so u like moths huh NAME EVERY KIND
4:16 Chalcosoma Atlas
@Saberwolf300 They all fly away again when I switch the light off at around 4am.
those "atlas" moths are in fact Archeoattacus edwardsii... I would like to bred them again one day. the one at 4:50 was in very good shape.
Quite amazing variety, not only of insects but of moths, too.
Wow the big one that looks like a pair of snakes is crazy. First you're utterly convinced you're being confronted by a pair of snakes, then you realize it's a two dimensional trick, then it looks like a nice photo of snakes, then you realize it's a moth, then you get weirded out about evolution's wild capacity for artistic reproduction. Very cool
What big one?
That's an atlas moth and don't be rude to it!!!
@@kimbee53meierjie83 hes not being rude to it he said very cool and it is very cool
0:40 I’m not even kidding I jumped when I saw them
0:57 Alamflora moth
1:38 Green clearwing moth
2:20 Shiny Moth
4:04 Trash Moth
4:22 Dingus Moth (we have in my country)
7:12 Great Flying Moth (rare)
9:06 Richard Poxon
Lol
1. Tropical swallowtail moth
2. Green cicada
3. Grass moth
4. Random moths
5. Three horned rhinoceros beetle
6. Giant Japanese cicada
7. Richard pox on covered with moths
"Trash moth" GOT ME DYING 😂
2:49 Golden Beetle!
4:20 poor bug
7:10 that is the largest cicada I have seen, wow.
It's the world largest cicada
@@simonradziszewski2092 yep
Moths are cute 🥰
2:43 THIS IS THE SCARIEST MOTH I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!😱
Always have been
Brahmin Moth
I already know
Lot of moth
What a great video! This location is perfect for meditation and relaxation. SO wonderful birds singing! Great
5:13 holy moly that beetle is HUGE!
6:16 The moth is riding one of the cicadas
this is amazing how beautiful, I have never seen such a variety of butterflies
as well as flies and beetles
I'd rather meet a bunch of real grey Aliens than visit that place...
Great Job with the camera btw.
This is so cool,some
of them are so beautiful.I can imagine,they fly all over you.
I would do good enough to let ONE moth near me, let alone 500, with some being like 10 times bigger than others. And then there's like beetles and cicaida that I wouldnt want mear me either. I commend bug people for being so brave.
This is heaven for collectors😅
So many moths, various sizes , forms and patterns of its wings, not only moths, but also cicadas, beetles and wasps(?), that is biodiversity
Tropical Swallowtail moth, Atlas moth, cicadas and Rhino beetle. This places has so many wonderful speices of insects
Whereabouts is Fraser’s Hill? I am hugely impressed by the large numbers and the wide species diversity. I believe many moths are more strikingly beautiful and fascinating than butterflies, in spite of those who hate and fear them!
Pretty sure this was at Brinchang Bingalow
@@richardpoxonah, i had a feeling it was in Malaysia, brinchang made me remember
Looks great! I’m thinking of trying this out myself!
Me: AHHHHHHH THERE A MOTHS moths: dont be shy:)
I absolutely love moths, I want to do this sometime just to see what we have out here in Washington
Out of all large groups of insects, CICADAS gather up with the moths.
Why do I keep feeling something on me while watching this 😖
you're not alone
its me your not safe
I've never seen some of these moths!! They're absolutely gorgeous!!!
may I ask why are you doing this?
Because its fascinating and beautiful and I get to see things other people rarely get to witness.
Came for the moths stayed for all of them
So I have a moth phobia so
Flamethrower: I gotchu bro 😎 🔥🔥🔥
Yeah
If i were to see this I would die. I would straight up die. I've seen one, maybe two really special moth species in my life, and dont dare to hope to see even half as many as are in this video. amazing.
What a treasure! You can make a museum out of it.
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The Green Moth looks so stunning :o i wanna touch it
That is truly amazing but one moth stricked my attention and I had to reverse the video few times just to have another look at it , it'd the one that has snake like heads at the end of its wings! That's absolutely amazing , how is that possible?
How do you do that?
Awesome!! What light are u using btw??
125W MV
This is literally the game Moth House in real life
How can there be so much types of moths in one area...
Stupidly insane video bro
hawk moths are so cute! fat abdoman, little legs, big eyes and cutest face!
Hermosos ejemplares!!!!
3:16 thatscared me i thought it was a snake!
3:33 Atlas Moth Was Destroyed its Wings
3:43 RIP Beetle
That beetle is worth 50 to 60 dollars 💵
And cicada
What light u use dude?can u give link where to buy the light u use?
Its a 125W MV lamp and can be purchased from www.angleps.com/mothtraps.php
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Omg as soon as I saw the thumbnail I went "Brahmin moth!!!!" They're so gorgeous
Genuine question, what kind of lights and tarp/blankets do you use to catch these moths?
125W Mercury vapiur lamp and a simple cotton bedsheet.
@@richardpoxon where exactly was this filmed? Like state wise or country wise?
@@ochettekamishashan6814 Phang, Malaysia
dang.. all the fancy moths are far away lol
They are so beautiful I love moths
Wow now i know what my personal hell would look like...
The sound is enough to get me going.. haha
I can totally see someone mistaking a giant moth for a fairy.
Unfortunately I haven't done any blacklighting or light traping for nocturnal insects yet. I live in Greece, so the diversity of moths and of the rest insect species is not very big. However, I really wanna test this out ! I am just worried about one thing... Are black lights dangerous for the human body or the human eyes ? Please I would appreciate your advice
Hi There, apologies for the late reply, i've been away. I have tried to use my trap in crete and kefalonia during August without much luck. Your best bet would be to try hign ground above 1000ft perhaps during late springtime. The lamps are safe as long as you dont stare at the bulb for long periods. I have heard of other entomologists who use sunglasses to block uv light but i personally dont bother. Best of luck!
Richard.
@@richardpoxon There is no problem for the late reply. Besides I was the one who commented a video almost five years old! Actually, I live in Crete so your advice will be very useful and I thank you so much for that! I ,also, have two questions! First when you mentioned that you didnt have much luck, you meant that you couldn't attract enough species of moths, am I right ? Or maybe you couldn't attract many species of insects either ? Finally, at 1000ft where can I find a source of power for my lights, except for my car because it will may run low of battery?
Have a happy new year too!!
Sincerely Roussos
@@roussosvourdoumpas8296 Hi Roussos, I ususlly holiday in Crete in August or September (Chania region) and catch up to 20 moths of perhaps 10 different species. Try to get yourself away from any other light sources and the best way is to hire a portable generator. Best of luck!
@@richardpoxon Mr Poxon, You won't believe in this coincidence but I actually live in Chania!! It's just unbelievable the fact that you holiday at Chania sometimes hahahaha!! Anyways, I really appreciate your advice and I will try to do my best!! I want to ask you about one more thing too. Here in Greece there is one family of moths with great interest. The family Saturniidae! Did you manage to attract one of these moths? Furthermore, could I get your email address so I can contact you personally for my results or any other question ?
Thank you for your time
Roussos
@@roussosvourdoumpas8296 Hi Roussos, I havent cought a Saturniidae in Crete but I have in the mountains of southern Italy. I think you would stand a good chance if you can get to high ground.
richard.poxon@yahoo.co.uk
WOW I wish I found all those epic moths the only ones I find are the tiny little scrawny white ones lol
I like insects so much. This is amazing.
I love that this guy is actively being assaulted by like 1 million moths but still holds strong to get a good video for us. This whole video speaks to me on a spiritual level.
Its certainly a spiritual experience for me too!
If I’m put in this room, I’d get instant diarrhea even if I’m constipated to the core 😂
I love cicadas!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I really do hope these fascinating creatures are still around at present. From what I read, environmental degradation is devastating insect populations worldwide.
what kind of light are you using
its a125W mv lamp
Wow! There are some beauties in there! I wish we had that many species where I live!
how did u survive standing there....
Ooh! there's a beautiful huge moth in Fraser's hill
What kind of light did u use I must know
125W Mercury vapor lamp
what types of insects were seen here i have never seen some of these
I always encounter new stuff as well, your not alone.
Great video.
How did you set this up in order to get so many? Are you just using a plain white sheet and a light? What month did you do this? What time of night was it? Sorry! I just really want to recreate this!
You need to use a white sheet and a mercury vapor lamp 125W. A portable generator and a dark place in a rainforest with permits if necessary.. then sit back and relax
keeping a careful watch for anything you dont want to encounter. Creating a commotion usually attracts the attention of other animals looking for the free meal!
The rainy season is always best for insects in Malaysia. I run the light until about 4 am and switch it off before it starts to get light again allowing everything to
return to the forest.
WOAH WHAT WHERE IS FRASERS HILL AND HOW DO I TELEPORT THERE
Hi there, you need to head up into the mountains a few hours out of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia
I'll pack my bags! :P
Look at that! So many chickens!
4:51 wow what a beautiful atlas moth I've never seen a moth that big irl
Beautiful creatures, wow
THATS INSANE! I so wanna do this now...
What was that huge black one with horns and wings?
If your referring to the one sitting on the wheelie bin at the beginning, ' Lyssa Zampa Docile'
Just taken another look at the video and at 3.44 there is a very large 3 horned Rhino Beetle, very capable of flight albeit rather cumbersome, avoid being hit in the face when they fly in although you usually hear them coming with a characteristic clattering noise they make during flight. They are harmless but you have to avoid the hooks at the end of the legs, they can be as long as 4 or 5mm and easily pierce skin.
5:37 is titan beetle no?
What type of lamp is this? i need one!!!
125watt Mercury vapor lamp
as much as i enjoy flying insects and moths this would be a pretty eerie experience. especially with all those cicadas and other noisy bugs. even in the uk where i have rather dull moth trapping nights i still get jumpscared by random craneflies
Was there any dangerous species? Just spotted inoffensive insects
Not really at the sheet but do need to keep an eye out for intruders looking for a free meal, these can include rats, civets, wild boar and tatantulas. Much fun!
Wow lucky you saw a caucasus beetle
Bruh, cicadas are aswell in this.
2:41 The Mummy's Eye Moth (Brahmaea)
If I set up a moth trap in in my backyard, what type of light would I use? I'm hatching out Mexican Jumping Beans. They're so lush. Thanks Richard
I find the best setup uses a 125W Mercury vapour Lamp. There are entomological suppliers here in the uk who can supply the kit. angleps or watdon are the websites. Good luck
My bathroom at night be like:
Moths are just flying puppies
7:13 That would scare me
6:47 theres a moth on the camera.
The center of Orgrimmar be like:
Where is that? I have to go there for my entomology research .
It's entomology reserch
@@kimbee53meierjie83 oops! That’s my French popping out. 😆
Interesting
why you don’t say lämp
Why does this video make me feel itchy though😂
Welcome to Malaysia ma bruddah
fuk i aint ever going to malaysia
Its like a dream but my favorite is a Actias luna or Luna moth she is pretty as only god can create
Congratulations you have a moth hangout spot
What time of year were you there in? I'd love to plan a trip to Malaysia around insect IDing!
Probably october or november around rainy season is best.
But it does not snow in Malaysia
Bruhh this is so cool, not only got just a ton of different moth species but also some beetles, cicadas, and probs other insects that I missed out looking at too!! Defs potential to either catch unidentified species with this method or to document species that aren't well documented in many sites, would've been so cool to see in person!
Was it simply though just lights that you were able to capture this many different species? Or did you have to use something else too?
Its a special marcury vapour lamp for attracting insects.
@@richardpoxon Oohh I see, that'd defs be a consideration of mine if I ever wanna see what kinda insect life I've got at night haha, thank you so much!
@@richardpoxonhow much does one of these cost?
Hi there, there are certainly new species present at these places, yes the bulb is the only lure.
@@BloppTheIraeBlob around £300
One of the moths was cleaning itself like a cat that was cute
Bro I have a fear of moths💀