It's interesting how English has all these different words for things in biology... and science in general, I think. In Finnish there's no special word for "chrysalis". All the cocoon-like things insects create are just called "kotelo". Which also means just "case", like a box for keeping stuff in or something. Also moths are just called "night butterflies" ("yöperhoset", butterflies being "perhoset"; the singular is "perhonen" because the -nen words in Finnish are weird). I have no idea what you'd call diurnal moths in Finnish. o_o Okay now I need to look it up. Okay, I totally forgot that there's another word for moths: "yökkönen". That comes the word for night too ("yö"; I'd explain how to pronounce it but neither of those vowels exist in English. It's [yø] in IPA. If you know German then it's basically like "üö" we just spell ü with a y). The name means something like... idk, little night creature? And apparently yökkönen is used scientifically to refer to Noctuidae specifically. So it's not all moths. Though I'm pretty sure people use it to mean just moths too. Then there's "mittarit" ("measurers") (Geometridae), kiitäjät "dashers" (Sphingidae) and karvakehrääjät ("hairspinners") (Lasiocampidae) for other specific names. Which are indeed specific, you wouldn't just use those for all moths. I guess "yöperhonen" really doesn't mean "moth" but just "nocturnal butterfly OR moth". And now I know! (Sorry, all that probably didn't interest anyone but me.)
had to come and say my 4yr old love this! this is her favorite video so far ( we dont show her the dissection videos, we are weird but not crazy). she will be playing with her dolls and take ones arms up to say , " butterflies... ", then down to say , " moths. " so proud! :)
I work at a day care and one of my three year olds proudly told everyone in her class that the flying creature they were watching was a moth, not a butterfly and she even told them how she knew. I was pretty impressed.
I've never been a huge animal fan so these videos aren't always super interesting to me. However, I love watching your videos because your energy is so fantastic. Watching you talk about this stuff makes me want to smile because your energy is so contagious.
I LOVE these kinds of episodes (like horns vs antlers) because you break down things so simply that I can actually walk away saying that I learned something. Not that I don't learn from your other videos this is just less complex.
I was just thinking that myself. I know it's updated on a regular basis, but each time I watch it I feel that sense of relief like I had been affectionately missing it for weeks.
I'm so happy that y'all made this video. It's something I've always wondered but never Googled. Now I can tell everyone they"re wrong when saying that butterflies emerge from cocoons.
Of the many great things about this my favorite is that the captions show up at the time that I actually want to see a thing written down, not just all the time seemingly for the hell of it (drives me crazy about scishow for example). But I also like how it seems you are settling in well and are choosing the right scale of topic for the videos with your new enormous possibilities.
The actual easiest way to remember it is that the pairs are matching: butterflies and chrysalides are long words with multiple vowels, moths and cocoons are short words with just o's.
When the Luna Moth part came around, I was convinced that my mind could alter the content of a UA-cam video to best reflect my nerdthoughts for a few seconds. Then I remembered I didn't take a psionic class.
As soon as you said luna moths, as sooon as you said it, I thought of Skyrim alchemy. Thank you so much for acknowledging that little aspect of those gorgeous creatures.
My sister is terrified of moths. So one Christmas I got a dead moth, put in into a box from a jeweler and put it under the tree.. her face when she opened it was priceless.
Michael should definitely make an 80s aerobics style song using your "butterflies...moths" instructor voice. This video was incredibly well scripted, I couldn't stop laughing!
Thanks! This was fun to learn! While I still have terrible fear of insects, this video gave me some motivation to start studying about those cool and colorful fliers we have.
You can't tell if its a moth or butterfly just by resting wing position, as butterflies sometimes sunbathe with their wings open. So if you want to know for sure, look for other traits as well.
Couple notes: there are many moths that do not have feathery antennae, including common ones; the wing spreading heuristic also may not work, as skippers tend to hold their wings outstretched, and many butterflies do when basking. Same with the abdomens. Really, there's no good way of telling moths and butterflies apart completely, since moths are disparate groups of Lepidoptera, some closely related to butterflies, others distantly. Kind of like "reptiles" or "fish".
I thought I knew a lot about moths and butterflies until I watched this! I didn't know that caterpillar was the correct term for both types of larvae. Thank you for the neat facts!!
Highly educational with a hint of Skyrim ... you win the internet, Emily.
"Or luna moths which are etherial and gorgeous & can be used to fortify light armor potions in Skyrim" I'm in love :)
I had to rewind because I wasn't sure that I heard her right. XD
Jajaja
Yeah, we'll have to fight for her... it's the pheromones
I lost it at the Skyrim comment.
9l
David Prokop same same same!!!!!!!
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The skyrim reference!!!!!!!! Lmao "and the best way to remember this is butterflies make chrysalises and moths make cacoons"
james cole usually don't like reference comments but that was really funny
|.| Butterflies
-.- Moths
It's interesting how English has all these different words for things in biology... and science in general, I think. In Finnish there's no special word for "chrysalis". All the cocoon-like things insects create are just called "kotelo". Which also means just "case", like a box for keeping stuff in or something.
Also moths are just called "night butterflies" ("yöperhoset", butterflies being "perhoset"; the singular is "perhonen" because the -nen words in Finnish are weird). I have no idea what you'd call diurnal moths in Finnish. o_o Okay now I need to look it up.
Okay, I totally forgot that there's another word for moths: "yökkönen". That comes the word for night too ("yö"; I'd explain how to pronounce it but neither of those vowels exist in English. It's [yø] in IPA. If you know German then it's basically like "üö" we just spell ü with a y). The name means something like... idk, little night creature? And apparently yökkönen is used scientifically to refer to Noctuidae specifically. So it's not all moths. Though I'm pretty sure people use it to mean just moths too. Then there's "mittarit" ("measurers") (Geometridae), kiitäjät "dashers" (Sphingidae) and karvakehrääjät ("hairspinners") (Lasiocampidae) for other specific names. Which are indeed specific, you wouldn't just use those for all moths.
I guess "yöperhonen" really doesn't mean "moth" but just "nocturnal butterfly OR moth". And now I know! (Sorry, all that probably didn't interest anyone but me.)
I enjoyed that comment and how specific the information in it was. Thanks, 6 years later.
Yeah me too, sorry I'm 6 years late. You probably have wife and kids or something now
I love learning new languages & culture !
You didnt mention the rosy maple moth! you guys google it for your daily aww moment. it's adorable.
If starbursts grew wings they would be those moths
had to come and say my 4yr old love this! this is her favorite video so far ( we dont show her the dissection videos, we are weird but not crazy). she will be playing with her dolls and take ones arms up to say , " butterflies... ", then down to say , " moths. " so proud! :)
I love how this show doesn't pretend to be "accessible" like SciShow and gets straight into the nerdiness and memes with no unnecessary foreplay.
I hate names😡
Butterflies have shell cocoons and moths has silky cocoons
I work at a day care and one of my three year olds proudly told everyone in her class that the flying creature they were watching was a moth, not a butterfly and she even told them how she knew. I was pretty impressed.
I've never been a huge animal fan so these videos aren't always super interesting to me. However, I love watching your videos because your energy is so fantastic. Watching you talk about this stuff makes me want to smile because your energy is so contagious.
As someone who is scared of both butterflies and moths, this whole episode was terrifying.
I was putting all my attention to Emily's face that I got startled when I noticed the racoon.
I LOVE these kinds of episodes (like horns vs antlers) because you break down things so simply that I can actually walk away saying that I learned something. Not that I don't learn from your other videos this is just less complex.
Seeing a new video of thebrainscoop always makes me happy and leaves a warm fuzzy feeling.
I was just thinking that myself. I know it's updated on a regular basis, but each time I watch it I feel that sense of relief like I had been affectionately missing it for weeks.
Emily I look forward to your shows with just as much anticipation as any other show on TV! YOU ROCK!
So this proves, ONCE AND FOR ALL, that Mothra is a MOTH!
If you've ever argued about Godzilla movies, this will make sense to you...
Yes its a movie moth.
i had sex with mothra a bit
And...?
How was she? (I like big girls)
mothra......well....sex was cute....and mothra well.....pretty sexy (i f*** only mothra leo cause she is sexy)
thats why its called MOTHra
I'm beginning to realize the thing I look forward to the most (in real life and internet life) is new episodes of The Brainscoop. Never a dull video.
The new Brain Scoop intro is so pretty, I always pause the video and wait for the HD to buffer before I let it play. :)
I had a hard day, but this genuinely made me feel much better. Thank you Brain Scoop People!
I'm so happy that y'all made this video. It's something I've always wondered but never Googled. Now I can tell everyone they"re wrong when saying that butterflies emerge from cocoons.
i am a simple man you mention skyrim i leave a thumbs up!
Thank you for doing this episode Emily! It was great!
This video has the highest density of humor and information I have ever seen. I loled, literally.
Stefan Chin did an amazing job playing Stefan Chin in this episode. Would watch again.
Excellent Skyrim reference!! Represent!
Of the many great things about this my favorite is that the captions show up at the time that I actually want to see a thing written down, not just all the time seemingly for the hell of it (drives me crazy about scishow for example). But I also like how it seems you are settling in well and are choosing the right scale of topic for the videos with your new enormous possibilities.
this is one of my favorite episodes yet! great job :)
this was my favourite episode yet!
The actual easiest way to remember it is that the pairs are matching: butterflies and chrysalides are long words with multiple vowels, moths and cocoons are short words with just o's.
Great show. The writing on this one was totally fabulicious. Grats to both Emily and Michael. :)
This is just such a great show! Thank you.
You never disappoint. Love this.
I love this channel! Cant get enough!
Great episode, I enjoyed this format.
Man, I sure hope the next version of Mothra gets acidic spit. She's been missing out.
Welp, Mothra didn’t yet. The 2019 Mothra instead gets knife hands and a knife on its abdomen. It’s sick, but no acid spit.
YAY I FOUND THE EPISODE WITH THE SKYRIM REFERENCE! Your so awesome Emily.
One of my favorite episodes so far. Just the right balance between facts and humor. :)
It's great to see someone come up with an idea though as you said.
This is a great episode!
Oh my gosh Emily you are the best keep all of the wonder fullness coming
I love how Soon is just chillin on his own little shelf the whole video.
When the Luna Moth part came around, I was convinced that my mind could alter the content of a UA-cam video to best reflect my nerdthoughts for a few seconds. Then I remembered I didn't take a psionic class.
I like your videos before I even see them as I know I will enjoy. You never disappoint.
My daughter keeps doing the "butterfly, moths... butterfly, moths..." One of you best videos yet.
That whole luna moth Skyrim thing really made my day. Extremely. Thank you so much.
You have such a brilliant thing going. Thank you! Much love!
I love this show so much. So much. Like i wish all my teachers were like Emily
As soon as you said luna moths, as sooon as you said it, I thought of Skyrim alchemy. Thank you so much for acknowledging that little aspect of those gorgeous creatures.
My sister is terrified of moths. So one Christmas I got a dead moth, put in into a box from a jeweler and put it under the tree.. her face when she opened it was priceless.
I love the writing for this show.
Yay! More comparisons please!
Oh, how I love this show!
Nice transition from steaming disemboweled organs to pretty butterflies in just two videos! :D
Ermagerd at my high school we're going to Chicago and one of the places we're visiting is the Field Museum. I'm so excited.
I hope you do more of this kind of video.
Just awesome! Now I clearly know the difference. This was the first I've watched. Looking forward to more :)
I work for a nature education center, and I'm pretty sure I need to integrate the moth/butterfly arm movements somewhere into our kids programs.
Great information and well done!
Another great episode
Another easy to tell a butterfly from a moth is that moths are hell-bent on attacking your head.
Man, I love her sense of humour. I hope we go over beetles, parasitoids and treehoppers!
I just found out were taking a field trip to the field museum for chem! I'm so excited! :D
This was so great! Entertaining and hilarious! !
As a person deathly terrified of butterflies and moths, I'ld say this has been the scariest of all brain scoop episodes (blood doesn't scare me)
Excellent explanation, Em! A truly delightful video! :)
This ep was a lot of fun. 😊👍
I love the Brain Scoop.Emily is ?AWESOME.
Michael should definitely make an 80s aerobics style song using your "butterflies...moths" instructor voice. This video was incredibly well scripted, I couldn't stop laughing!
You're great Ems. Love your videos.
Isn't it just awesome when you're discussing the differences of moths and butterflies and -Badabing Badabang! Emily has the answer! Thanks!
I can wait for more dissection videos!
This was an excellent episode. :D
Thanks! This was fun to learn! While I still have terrible fear of insects, this video gave me some motivation to start studying about those cool and colorful fliers we have.
You can't tell if its a moth or butterfly just by resting wing position, as butterflies sometimes sunbathe with their wings open. So if you want to know for sure, look for other traits as well.
Great episode. Lovin the memorization techniques and syrim refere
that skyrim reference
my heart cannot take the beauty of this women I tell you
I love luna moths! I saw one at camp once and it was just amazing to look at
Ahh I just love this video~~ the humor in it gives me the giggles~
"Butterflies form chrysalises and moths form cocoons." The Monarch ain't gonna be happy to hear that.
Couple notes: there are many moths that do not have feathery antennae, including common ones; the wing spreading heuristic also may not work, as skippers tend to hold their wings outstretched, and many butterflies do when basking. Same with the abdomens. Really, there's no good way of telling moths and butterflies apart completely, since moths are disparate groups of Lepidoptera, some closely related to butterflies, others distantly. Kind of like "reptiles" or "fish".
Wow! You are just wonderful! :) Thank you for another great video!
Smart, informative, and fun. What a great channel.
i was looking for something like this, thank you for answering my burning question, subscribed.
All sorts of awesome!
im here to see the skyrim comments
I thought I knew a lot about moths and butterflies until I watched this! I didn't know that caterpillar was the correct term for both types of larvae. Thank you for the neat facts!!
awesome as always.
You inspire me to keep exploring. :)
Love this video! Very interesting!
"mosey their poop-balls." Phrases I never thought I'd ever hear in my life.
"How dung beetles mosey their poopballs," Sounds like a book of comedic yet somewhat tragic memoirs.
Skyrim reference in a video learning about moths and butterflies, my two favourite things. Learning and games :D This is why I love this show
Really interesting video! Loved it.
That Dimetrodon skull... Permian synapsids are awesome.
Excellent video for high school and above.
I'm terrified of moths/butterflies and this video made me feel better
came for the info stayed for the personality! i love her
I was aware of their invisibility effect, but invis, AND light armor? Damn, son. Thank yuo Brain Scoop! (also of the entomology lesson n' stuff)...