And here’s a nice article about the origami-ness and mechanics of it: https://asknature.org/strategy/earwigs-complex-origami-wing-fold/# <https://asknature.org/strategy/earwigs-complex-origami-wing-fold/#>
> On Jul 7, 2024, at 2:27 AM, wanderer via Origami > <origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote: > > this is a really cool video captured of an earwig in flight > > The wings are folded to 1/10th the open size (i think i got that fact > correct) and when you see them opened up… the whole mechanism and folded > pattern is right up origami alley!!! > > I hope y’all enjoy seeing this! > > > < https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8blvp0skKX/?igsh=d3psMHk3NTN5Y3Jw > <https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8blvp0skKX/?igsh=d3psMHk3NTN5Y3Jw>> > > <448622972_995108605272989_5399016185200616924_n.jpg> > > Discover Nature 💚 on Instagram: "A beautiful video by @dradriansmith Thank > you for sharing. Want to buy beautiful insect style clothing? You’ll help my > charity. Please check the link in the bio. An earwig in flight > #insectsofinstagram #evolution #wildlife #worldwide #learnmore #educational > #macrophotography #ecology #insects #natureisbeautiful #naturefacts > #wildlifephotography #macro_world #naturelover #insectguru #flora #fauna > #nature #earwig" > Watch and share reels with friends > <https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8blvp0skKX/?igsh=d3psMHk3NTN5Y3Jw> > <https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8blvp0skKX/?igsh=d3psMHk3NTN5Y3Jw> > Discover Nature 💚 on Instagram: "A beautiful video by @dradriansmith Thank > you for sharing. Want to buy beautiful insect style clothing? You’ll help my > charity. Please check the link in the bio. An earwig in flight > #insectsofinstagram #evolution #wildlife #worldwide #learnmore #educational > #macrophotography #ecology #insects #natureisbeautiful #naturefacts > #wildlifephotography #macro_world #naturelover #insectguru #flora #fauna > #nature #earwig" > <https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8blvp0skKX/?igsh=d3psMHk3NTN5Y3Jw> > Watch and share reels with friends > <https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8blvp0skKX/?igsh=d3psMHk3NTN5Y3Jw> > > Best > Vishakha
