Mexican Jumping Bean Moth

Learn about the Mexican Jumping Bean Moth with this amazing nature video. The larva of a small moth chews through a seed pod from a desert shrub before closing the hole with silk threads. When the bean heats up it begins to twitch and jump around in an effort to find a cooler place. Light causes the same reaction which is a life saver in the hot Mexican desert where finding the shade is of vital importance for the small moth caterpillar. Watch nature in action with this great video.