“The Secret Life of Insects | Amazing Close-Up

Life underground begins here. With strong legs and determination, the beetle digs into the soil. After years underground, cicadas emerge, shedding their shells, their new wings slowly hardening. The chirping of a cricket is nature's violin. By rubbing its wings, this small insect leafcutter ants are the farmers of the insect world. Each one carries green cargo back to these tiny farmers of the insect world carry their green cargo back to their colony to feed an underground fungus. It's a tiny vampire, a dangerous insect carrying diseases, hunting and feeding. The praying mantis is a patient hunter. Motionless, it waits, then strikes with lightning speed. Asters of disguise, the stick insect is nearly invisible in its world. Predators pass by without noticing, fooled by its twig-like body. With tiny jaws and endless teamwork, termites build colossal structures. These mounds act like big data's. Wasps are expert builders. They scrape wood, mix it with saliva, and create paper.