Springtails are INCREDIBLE! What are they & why are they important?

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • In this video you can learn a little about springtails. The footage I captured was of several globular springtails in their natural environment, with a few clips taken in a more controlled setup with more optimal lighting.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 74

  • @peterviragphoto
    @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому +4

    Have you ever seen a springtail before? What kind?😀⤵️

    • @drvwho1
      @drvwho1 8 місяців тому

      I’m British so I live in the uk I’ve only seen the white ones or the common springtails

  • @PhilThach
    @PhilThach 2 роки тому +6

    What an adorable and fascinating species. Nice work, Peter!

  • @editvirag3944
    @editvirag3944 2 роки тому +2

    Cute little creature! 😎I didn’t know what a Springtail was!

  • @Kerry-uo6og
    @Kerry-uo6og 5 місяців тому +1

    Springtails!! I used to be so afraid, but these days, i get excited to see them. They are amazing!!❤❤

  • @twinsbabyinvillage8428
    @twinsbabyinvillage8428 2 роки тому +2

    Super photography 😍.
    Amazing sharing.
    Have a good day stay happy stay safe 💖

  • @Fortheloveofbirds2020
    @Fortheloveofbirds2020 2 роки тому +2

    Incredible! Thanks for a very helpful video.

  • @andycannon_photo679
    @andycannon_photo679 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video Peter 😊😊

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate, much aporeciated. Hope you’ve been well! Enjoy the weekend:)

  • @ScottymanPhoto
    @ScottymanPhoto 2 роки тому +1

    The ability to spring forward in 10ms is INCREDIBLE, especially at speeds of 100Gs! Nature never ceases to amaze me. Fantastic presentation, my friend! I keep waiting to see your work on National Geographic 😃 Thanks for sharing!

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому

      Thanks buddy! They sure are skilled jumpers😀😀

  • @thehehrarchive1556
    @thehehrarchive1556 2 роки тому +1

    Yet another amazing video Peter, congratulations 👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

  • @Pricklesthebedbug
    @Pricklesthebedbug 11 місяців тому +1

    I made an eco jar. Found a week later it's populated by springtails, some mites and a worm named Greg. Everything in there lives in harmony ATM. Keeping an eye on those mites though

  • @AmauryRules
    @AmauryRules 2 роки тому +1

    What lens are you using to shoot these tiny creatures?
    Amazing focusing. Thank you very much for sharing ;)

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot for your kind feedback! If you wanna learn about the setup, you should check out this video in which I explain: ua-cam.com/video/0NtRkroyezY/v-deo.html
      Hope to see you around again! Have a great weekend!

  • @CluelessYoutuber
    @CluelessYoutuber 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, I’ve never seen nor heard of this one. Interesting species and the fact that it’s not considered an insect. I would’ve never known 😂 awesome information shared about them, Peter!

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому

      Thanks bud, glad you found it interesting! Have a great weekend!

    • @JS-hk4hc
      @JS-hk4hc Рік тому

      Go to the forest and turn around damp leaves!

  • @Bo_Hazem
    @Bo_Hazem 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, man. Love it! Amazingly filmed, edited, and narrated.👏

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks bud, very kind of you. Hope your project is going well. Have a great weekend!

    • @Bo_Hazem
      @Bo_Hazem 2 роки тому +1

      @@peterviragphoto It's a bit slower than anticipated due to needing to film other scientists outside my region! Hope it's done later next month but could need more time to prepare both Arabic+English versions + marketing.

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому

      @@Bo_Hazem I’m sure it’ll be awesome!👍🤞🤞🤞

  • @CathyCountess
    @CathyCountess Рік тому +1

    Hey great video! I have all my plants in mineral substrate and i noticed that for some months now some really tiny black bugs were crawling around. I managed to capture them with my microscope and found out online they might be globular springtails. My plants don't seem to have any problem, on the contrary theyre thriving! Have u ever seen something similar and do you maybe know if they are beneficial mites or are bad for the plants?? Thank you 😊

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  Рік тому +1

      Hi there Cathy. Thanks for watching. They are generally beneficial for plants because they help brake down organic matter in the soil and therefore allow more nutrients to be absorbed by plants. We have plenty of springtails in our backyard in the colder months, I mainly find them on our fig leaves. Check out this cinematic video I took of some here if interested: ua-cam.com/video/sEiZsrtVFlI/v-deo.htmlsi=qJ8TZCrKGn1tUVni
      Cheers:)

    • @CathyCountess
      @CathyCountess Рік тому +1

      @peterviragphoto thank you so much for your answer. The thing is I don't have my plants in soil but in mineral substrate (a mixture of lava rock, pumice and zeolite) so I think they might be go around 'eating' algae or similar stuff that grow around the little stones and they usually cone around when there's more humidity for example when i water my plants. I just hope they're not harmful and they don't spread in the house😅

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  Рік тому +1

      They are harmless to humans as well but keep monitoring their population. Some can feed on the roots & leaves of seedlings.

  • @lookingcloud
    @lookingcloud 3 місяці тому +1

    I found those bugs before they were cute like the ants

  • @JS-hk4hc
    @JS-hk4hc Рік тому +3

    Also very adorable 💜 ❤️ 💙 💚

  • @swayback7375
    @swayback7375 11 місяців тому +2

    I’ve spent a lot of time down on the ground looking at the tiny things… seen many springtails… never seen one ☝️ of these globular ones tho!
    I’d definitely have confused it for an insect, long legs with hair, long hairy antennae, obvious visible eyes…

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching and for your comment. I am fascinated by tiny things too:-) Have a great weekend

    • @swayback7375
      @swayback7375 11 місяців тому +1

      @@peterviragphoto you too buddy!
      Glad I found your channel, it’s not the type of content I usually watch, I’ve never been into photo/video, but I can definitely see the appeal!
      After watching a few of your nature based videos I get the feeling you’re knowledgeable enough that you could fill 30+ minutes of content on some topics.
      I bet you have more interests than time to pursue them.
      Subbed. Peace

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  11 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot for your feedback & support, very kind of you! I have a little bit of knowledge about the subjects I capture, but always like to learn and share a bit of that when I can.Cheers

  • @bv3bv334
    @bv3bv334 5 місяців тому +2

    Great video. Gotta love springtails.

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks heaps, much appreciated. I’m fascinated by them too! Have a good one!

  • @spanniesmeandgus819
    @spanniesmeandgus819 Місяць тому +1

    Those globular springtails look like little six-legged bunny rabbits - their body shape and their antennae are like rabbit ears, so cute!!

  • @MichelleCox
    @MichelleCox 2 роки тому +2

    So nice when a UA-camr accommodates my latest obsession. LOL! With the cold rapidly approaching here in Wisconsin, I've been searching for ideas of what to shoot when the bugs are gone. I found out these are around during the winter and have been reading up on them. Haven't had a chance to get out and look, yet, but I'm excited to try. Thanks for the video. I'm amazed at how well you kept focus on such a tiny critter.

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому

      Hey Michelle, thank you so much for dropping by! I hadn’t known much about them and was amazed to find so many even in the backyard, albeit have only seen 3 different species so far. Good luck with your adventures, I hope you’ll be able to find many & take some awesome shots! Cheers:)

  • @gingeeta_creecha3401
    @gingeeta_creecha3401 Рік тому +1

    I just found these little guys on the frog bit in my aquarium.
    Managed to take a few out and put them in an old beta cup with soil and bark and leaf litter. Threw a couple pieces of frog bit in too since they seem to like it lol

  • @KorenJoy
    @KorenJoy 2 місяці тому +1

    This video was so awesome, thanns

  • @glomerol8300
    @glomerol8300 Рік тому +1

    Lovely video production!

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot Glomerol. Hope you’re having a nice day:)

  • @blacksnail
    @blacksnail Рік тому +1

    Awesome

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot! I was just recording a new short macro film of them, super close-up. They are unreal:)

  • @adrianalfordphotography
    @adrianalfordphotography 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing video Peter. I didn’t even know what a Springtail was to begin with. At least I learned something new today. Thanks for sharing the info mate 👍🙏

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому

      Haha that’s awesome:) I can’t find many around any more, now that it’s getting warmer. Cheers

  • @NBNatureTrailvan
    @NBNatureTrailvan 2 роки тому +1

    Well I’ve just learned a heck of a lot about a creature I had never heard of before. Stunning. The facts are mind blowing Peter - what incredible little creatures! The G Forces - just wow
    Another fantastic film - keep them coming

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot Dave! They are amazing, that’s for sure! Have an awesome weekend:)

  • @JonnyPink65
    @JonnyPink65 2 роки тому +1

    As always, simply amazing and informative. They are awesome!!! 😍💗🙏

  • @forced_perspective
    @forced_perspective 2 роки тому +1

    This is is some amazing information. I might have seen these before but had no idea what a springtail is haha. Thanks Peter

  • @dawiebroekman8117
    @dawiebroekman8117 2 роки тому +1

    Another banger Peter! Great job mate. 👌🏻🎞🎬 I have never seen a Springtail before. The cute looking ones, like these Globular ones you filmed, apparently only occur along our coastline here in South Africa. 🏝 I'll be sure to keep and eye out for them if I'm ever coastside again.😎

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Dawie. They can be crazy small, especially the nymphs of some species😀Hope you’ll stumble upon a few & can capture some great shots! Cheers

  • @juanitakelly3082
    @juanitakelly3082 2 роки тому +1

    What an interesting little creature! Great video Peter!

  • @JohnDoe-xq8sk
    @JohnDoe-xq8sk Рік тому +1

    Please make more videos about springtails. I love the close ups. I recently found put about springtails and I wish I knew earlier. Soo many kinds literally everywhere! There are some really really cool ones around the world.

    • @peterviragphoto
      @peterviragphoto  Рік тому

      Hey mate, thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed! I’ll try and record some other species in the future for sure. Have a good one!

    • @swayback7375
      @swayback7375 11 місяців тому

      @@peterviragphoto please do more!
      Fantastic shots of a really cool animal and great quick info 👍

  • @mikevanbodegom8001
    @mikevanbodegom8001 7 місяців тому +1

    We want more!