Uploaded October 2013 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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Mind Blowing Cocoon. This incredible design is the work of a spongilla fly (Climacia areolaris). The mind blowing structure is the insect's cocoon which is composed of an outer net and inner casing. The methodical construction is all done by one insect so come and see how the sponge fly manages to spin such an amazing cocoon!


Spongilla Fly Larva Spinning Cocoon Footage © Darren Pollock
Darren Pollock's Youtube Channel: youtube.com/beetledude63

Photos:
1-5. First Five Net Winged Insects: Gilles San Martin
6. Net Wing Insect on Chair: John Tann
7. Black Mantidfly: Gerald J. Lenhard
8. Black Net Winged Insect/Red Head: Dhobern
9. Spongilla Fly: Tom Murray
10. Spongilla Fly Cocoon: Charles Schurch Lewallen
11. Spongilla Fly Cocoon Drawing: Harley P. Brown

Music:
Intro: Brett Donnelly - Action Sting goo.gl/v7gaV
Soundtrack: Bealeg -- Bergab goo.gl/wXu3f1