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Insects for Fun!The Monsters Within! Strepsiptera and Tarsonemid Mites (Internal Hosts of Insects)Explore the eerie world of internal insect dwellers in this episode of Insects for Fun. From the twisted-wing Strepsiptera that spend their entire lives inside hosts to the tiny thread-footed mites of the Tarsinemidae family inhabiting tracheae, reproductive tissues, and hidden body spaces, discover how these organisms blur the line between parasite and roommate. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com ...

2026-02-1813 min

Insects for Fun!Insects That Shouldn’t Exist: Life on the Edge of Survival!In this episode of Insects for Fun, we investigate species that survive conditions that seem lethal—freezing solid, near-total dehydration, oxygen starvation, and dangerously small, isolated populations. These insects persist through unique physiological tricks and extreme life-history strategies. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by Blue Wednesday.

2026-02-1013 min

Insects for Fun!Thorn Bugs! Masters of MasqueradeThis episode explores thorn bugs (treehoppers), tiny true bugs that mimic plant parts with exaggerated pronotums—spines, horns, and crests—that make them look like thorns, seed pods, or broken twigs. You’ll learn about their unusual anatomy, incomplete metamorphosis, communal nymphs, maternal care, and mutualisms with ants that protect them in exchange for honeydew. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com ...

2026-02-0311 min

Insects for Fun!Termite Skyscrapers & Ant Metropolises: Nature’s Ultimate ArchitectsLearn how passive ventilation, honeycomb geometry, pheromone traffic systems, and other insect strategies inspire human architects and engineers through biomimicry. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

2026-01-2611 min

Insects for Fun!This fly can eat dragonflies!? (Robberflies)Robber flies don’t chase crumbs or nectar. They hunt other insects in midair, inject them with venom, and drain them like juice boxes. If there were an apex predator category for flies, robber flies would be sitting comfortably at the top. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 ...

2026-01-1609 min

Insects for Fun!Huntsman Spiders!Today we’re heading back into spider territory, specifically, the ones responsible for at least 50% of all “NOPE” reactions in Australian garages. Huntsman spiders are amazing predators that not only contend for the largest spiders in the world but are also incredibly fast. But what happens when they enter your home? Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://di...

2026-01-0612 min

Insects for Fun!Bugs in space!Today we’re talking about insects (and two spiders) in space: how bugs became the first astronauts, what happens to a spider web when there’s no “up” or “down,” and why the future Moon base might sound just a little bit… buzzy. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by Leo Iwam

2025-12-1608 min

Insects for Fun!Plume Moths: Tiny, T-Shaped, and Totally Underrated!On this episode of Insects for Fun, we’re going to explore a tiny creature whose wings are divided like fans, who stands in a perfect T-pose long before video games made it cool, and who might be hiding—right now—somewhere in your garden or even in your house. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://disc...

2025-12-0807 min

Insects for Fun!The weird world of water fleas!This week is a listener request from someone over on YouTube, and I'm really glad it came in! Water fleas are incredible and incredibly tiny organisms that have a lot of really quirky tricks and traits. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by: Kei Kawaguchi and Masaki Tom

2025-12-0109 min

Insects for Fun!Insect plagues and how they start! (NOT the black plague)This week, we dive into some plague insects and talk about how regular insects can turn into natural disasters. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by: Toshiki Hayashi

2025-11-2512 min

Insects for Fun!Hummingbird Moths!This week's topic was chosen from Patreon, and it's a fun one! Learn all about hummingbird moths and how they compare to the real birds. We go into the physics of hovering flight, the art of mimicry, and the strange evolutionary story that led a humble moth to master the sky like a bird. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com D...

2025-11-1709 min

Insects for Fun!The hidden lives of Honeypot Ants!Today we turn our attention to Honeypot Ants, specifically those in the genera Myrmecocystus and Camponotus. These ants in particular are famous for their incredible resilience to desert climates and strange survival strategies. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by: Lofi Geek

2025-11-1010 min

Insects for Fun!The old world Swallowtail Butterfly!The Old World Swallowtail is scientifically known as Papilio machaon. And yes this the butterfly on all those classic field guide covers”. The yellow wings with black veins and those elegant little tails make them iconic in the world of butterflies, but it’s not just a pretty face — it’s a survivor, an actor in myths, and a worldwide traveler that’s been gliding through history for thousands of years. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ F...

2025-10-2807 min

Insects for Fun!These wasps are artists! (Potter Wasps)Today we're talking about an insect artist, a wasp with an incredible ability to produce sculptures not too unlike what human potters make. Potter wasps belong to the family Vespidae, but they're very unique for many reasons. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by HM Surf.

2025-10-2309 min

Insects for Fun!Snail eating beetles! (Carabinae)Have you ever picked up an empty snail shell and wondered who might have been clever enough to crack it? Enter the snail-eating beetle, a specialist predator that has evolved tools as precise as a locksmith’s to get at one of nature’s most well protected animals. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CY...

2025-10-1607 min

Insects for Fun!Terrariums 101!This week we’re focusing on all things terrariums. We’re gonna look at the different types, what they’re used for, how they started and how to make them! So let’s get into it. This may be something we revisit later, as the topic is incredibly broad. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH...

2025-10-0609 min

Insects for Fun!Indy is that you? (Whip Spiders!)We’re looking at one of the most alien-looking arachnids you’ll ever meet. Despite their fearsome appearance, whip spiders are harmless to people. They don’t have venom, they don’t spin webs, and they don’t sting. But in the micro-world of the forest floors and caves, they are master hunters with fascinating behaviors. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com ...

2025-09-3008 min

Insects for Fun!Don't kill these flies! (Hoverflies)Today, we’re going to explore one of the most delightful and deceptive groups of insects you’ve definitely seen before—hover flies, also called flower flies or syrphid flies. At first glance, you might mistake them for bees or wasps, but these are imposters with some fascinating roles in the insect world. They’re not only excellent mimics but also some of the most important pollinators on the planet. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: ...

2025-09-2308 min

Insects for Fun!All's fair(?) in love and war with Field Crickets!When you step outside on a warm late summer evening, one of the first things you’ll probably notice is that steady background chorus of chirping. It’s so familiar that many people tune it out completely, but field crickets are far from being just “noisy.” These insects live complex lives full of competition, love songs, deception, and even a gamble-based fighting ring!? Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php...

2025-09-0811 min

Insects for Fun!The fastest land insects have a secret that no other beetles can use!This week we are back-tracking to look at a recent discovery made with Tiger beetles! Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by Yuhei Miura

2024-11-1206 min

Insects for Fun!Interview with entomologist, artist, and author Barrett Klein (New Book: The Insect Epiphony)This week is a special interview with renowned entomologist Barrett Klein, the author of "The Insect Epiphony" Barrett has also created many masterworks in the world of entomology both as passion projects and for museums such as the Natural History Museum! The full conversation and video can be found over at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=46499107 You can learn more about Barrett, what he does and his works over at the pupating lab: https://www.pupating.org/people/

2024-10-301h 07

Insects for Fun!Joro Spiders! (The new spiders on the block)This week we dive into another arthropod from overseas (or not for my Japanese and Hong Kong listeners). Joro spiders are well known in the east, and they've slowly been making their presence known in the U.S. with the expansion of their territories every year. On this episode you can learn all about them and why they shouldn't be feared. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> ht...

2024-10-0109 min

Insects for Fun!Spotted Lanternflies! (what we now know)This week we are talking about a common sight across the northeast U.S. which has long been a staple in Asia. The spotted lanternflies: Lycorma delicatula. Learn about why they're being quarantined, where and how they got to U.S., and what people are doing about it right now. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Today...

2024-09-2410 min

Insects for Fun!Tortoise Beetles!Today we're looking at one of the lesser known leaf beetles in the subfamily Cassidinae: Tortoise beetles. They may be small, but they're incredibly beautiful, and have some unique adaptations. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Today's Music by: Lofi Geek.

2024-09-1606 min

Insects for Fun!Jumping Spiders! (Cutest Spiders?)This week we're looking at one of the most famous kinds of spiders! Both for their cuteness but also because they are incredibly smart! Learn why more and more people are warming up to these tiny critters in today's episode. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music brought to you from Lofi Girl with featured Artists: Blue Wednes...

2024-09-1108 min

Insects for Fun!Leaf Miners!This week we're exploring the lives of tiny insects that make the interior of leaves their home. These insects can be found across an array of orders and as such we are not focusing or looking into any one species but rather talking about them as a whole. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by: Yuh...

2024-09-0209 min

Insects for Fun!Trilobites! The prehistoric rolly pollys of the sea.This week we're looking at some of the most famous prehistoric animals: their origins, adaptations, behaviors, and extinction. You can find pictures as usually at the Insects for Fun IG page or FB page. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

2024-08-2609 min

Insects for Fun!Carnivorous Plants!This week we are looking at plants that actually rely on insects and other small animals for their food. You'll learn about how and why they exist along with the different methods they use to catch prey! Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

2024-08-1911 min

Insects for Fun!Patreon Episode: A two day delay beetle, ants that make lions lose their game, and more!Today is a bonus episode from my backlog of bonus Patreon content. You can unlock AD free episodes, bonus episodes and vlogs over at Patreon.com/insectsforfun! Chapters: (00:08) Circadian rhythm anomaly (02:01) The relationship between blue tits and winter moths (03:45) How one ant species throws lions off their game (05:51) Heliconia butterflies take their mimicry to a whole new level Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

2024-08-0507 min

Insects for Fun!Hermit Crabs! (are they actually hermits?)This week we are looking at one of my crabs! Summer is finally here and what speaks summer more than a beach trip with these little crustaceans? Today we're learning all about what it means to be a hermit crab. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by Seono

2024-07-2910 min

Insects for Fun!Cherry Shrimps! (Neocaridina davidi)This week we are looking at a common pet in aquariums called cherry shrimp! These shrimp have become incredibly famous and evolved in color and use since starting in Taiwan as simple feeder shrimp. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by Takada Fu

2024-07-1506 min

Insects for Fun!Giant Wood Moths! (Heaviest Moth)Today we're going to Australia to learn about the heaviest moth on earth scientifically known as Endoxyla cinereus. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by Shingo Sekiguchi

2024-07-0508 min

Insects for Fun!Goliath Beetles!We're heading to Africa this week to look at one of their most famous beetles: the goliath. We're also going in-depth on how to raise them because they aren't like your traditional beetles. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured artist: HM Surf

2024-06-2611 min

Insects for Fun!Swallowtail Butterflies! (An Overview)This week we look at what makes swallowtail butterflies so special, and we go through some species highlights to get you started for butterfly watching this summer! It cannot be expressed enough how beautiful and diverse this small but iconic family of butterflies is. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music provided by Lofi Girl with fea...

2024-06-1911 min

Insects for Fun!Paper Wasps!This week we are looking at paper wasps which was a listener request from Juliet! Paper wasps are different from regular wasps in a number of ways, like personality, behaviors, and even the way they craft their nests. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by Sea - no.

2024-06-1111 min

Insects for Fun!Urban Entomology! (Insects in the city and more...)This week we look at different disciplines within Urban Entomology along with different insects that have adapted to city life! Support Insects for Fun! :) Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by Sea - no.

2024-06-0411 min

Insects for Fun!Sea Slaters/Wharf Roaches!Today we're taking a look at some interesting isopods that live by the ocean! Learn all about wharf roaches/sea slaters and what makes them special in today's episode! Be sure to check out the "Deep Dives With Sharks" podcast wherever you listen. Link below! https://open.spotify.com/show/05ddvnV4czs9deV0gvuKmh?si=c717fcc52f8a43f5 Support Insects for Fun! :) Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id...

2024-05-2806 min

Insects for Fun!Millipedes!Today we are talking all things millipedes including how they're different from centipedes! Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Today's music was brought to you by Lofi Girl

2024-05-2110 min

Insects for Fun!Centipedes!This week was a listener request by Ruth wanting to learn more about centipedes. Learn about some of the crazy things centipedes are capable of along with why you shouldn't play with them. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

2024-05-1411 min

Insects for Fun!These skippers skipped the Butterflies 101 lecture (Skipper Butterflies)This week we're looking into the weird creatures known as Skippers! These insects have been an oddity in the order of Lepidoptera and for good reasons. They just don't seem to fit the mold for either moths or butterflies. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured Artist: Blue Wednesday

2024-05-0708 min

Insects for Fun!It's Tony the Tiger Beetle!? (Tiger Beetles)This week is all about the tiger beetles the incredibly fast and ferocious Coleoptera that can't seem to stay in a taxonomic family. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music from LofiGirl with featured Artist: HM Surf

2024-04-3009 min

Insects for Fun!Insect culture in Japan and why it's so good!This week we're looking at the wonderful world of insects in the far eastern part of the world. Japan has a booming insect culture that's always been around. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music from LofiGirl with featured Artist: HM Surf

2024-04-2307 min

Insects for Fun!We get it, these butterflies are white! (Cabbage White Butterflies)Today we are taking a closer look at one of the most easily recognized species of butterflies in the world. The common white or cabbage white butterfly. These insects are easily overlooked, but they've got some pretty cool behaviors and adaptations beneath the surface. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Today's artists: Shingo Sekiguchi and Kei Kaw...

2024-04-1609 min

Insects for Fun!Oh yes, Katy did! (Katydids/Bush Crickets)This week we look at my favorite group of orthoptera, tettigoniidae also known as katydids and bush crickets. Many people get these insects confused for others like grasshoppers or even cicadas (because of their songs) but they hold a special place in the insect class. Today we learn about their songs, behaviors, and much more. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CY...

2024-04-0909 min

Insects for Fun!Me oh My oh Mayfly! (Mayflies/Shadflies/Fishflies)This week we look into the brief but amazing lives of mayflies covering their behaviors, life cycles, cultural importance, and mating rituals. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music featuring: Masaki Tomiyama

2024-04-0111 min

Insects for Fun!Green Lacewings! aka Aphid LionsThis week is all about the beautiful and voracious green lacewing! We learn about their life cycle, their habits, and why people love to have them around their gardens. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music featuring Kazuya Morita

2024-03-2508 min

Insects for Fun!Horseshoe Crabs! Wait...they aren't actually crabs?This week we break down what it means to be a horseshoe crab and talk about the mechanics behind their blue blood and why it's so important. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

2024-03-1910 min

Insects for Fun!Patreon Episode: Butterfly memories, the decision making of insects, native plants on insect diversity and more!Today is one of the Patreon exclusive episodes talking about discoveries and broader topics in the world of Entomology. There's much more where this came from over on Patreon.com/Insects for fun. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured Artist: HM Surf

2024-03-0507 min

Insects for Fun!Harvestmen/Daddy Long Legs!This week we look at Harvestmen! The strange spider-like but not quite spider arthropods that roam the earth. We'll go over some fun names, myths, legends, behaviors, and defenses! Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music featuring artists: HM Surf, Squeeda, Brillion, and Takada Fu.

2024-02-2712 min

Insects for Fun!Isopods as Pets 101!This week we look at the booming and lucrative business of isopods as pets! Let's dive into the different options, and prices for designer isopods, and how to build their enclosures and care for them. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music featuring artists: Kei Kawaguchi, Takada Fu, and Toshiki Hayashi

2024-02-2012 min

Insects for Fun!These cats could send you to the hospital! (Puss Caterpillars)This week we look at one of America's most venomous caterpillars and learn about some of their unique traits along with what happens if you get stung. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music from Lofi Girl featuring: HM Surf and S N U G.

2024-02-1309 min

Insects for Fun!Harlequin Beetles! (Acrocinus longimanus)Today we are taking a look at some crazy looking insects known as Harlequin beetles. This beetle is so unique that it doesn't share any relatives under its genus, but its uniqueness goes beyond appearance... Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music from Lofi Girl featuring: HM Surf and Brillion.

2024-02-0508 min

Insects for Fun!Compost Companions! (top 3 critters that love eating your leftovers)This week we look at the top 3 most used and well-known composter eaters, and how you can raise them for your own garden and compost needs. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music from Lofi Girl featuring: S N U G, Sátyr, and Phlocalyst.

2024-01-2911 min

Insects for Fun!Nature's Grave Diggers! (Sexton Beetles)This week we look at burying beetles in the subfamily Nicrophorinae aka Sexton Beetles, and what separates them from other beetles. Learn about their life cycles, behaviors, relationships with others, and more! Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

2024-01-2209 min

Insects for Fun!Giraffe Weevils!This week we look at two different species of weevils known as Giraffe weevils, but these two species aren't closely related at all. We learn why both are referred to as giraffes and what makes them special. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music from lofi girl featuring: HM Surf, Sátyr, and Phlocalyst.

2024-01-1508 min

Insects for Fun!Insects that don’t lay eggs!? (live birthing insects and how they do it)This week we dive into some unique insects that give birth to their babies instead of laying eggs, and how they do it! Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music from Lofi Girl featuring HM Surf, mell-ø and other Japanese artists like Shingo Sekigu and Takada Fu.

2024-01-0809 min

Insects for Fun!Prehistoric Insects! When they appeared, what they were like and why they’re gone..This week we are going back in time to look at some noteworthy ancient insects, how they were different from today, and why they're now gone. Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Lofi Girl featuring: HM Surf, Brillion, and Blue Wednesday

2024-01-0109 min

Insects for Fun!Christmas Beetles!This week we are talking about the Australian Christmas beetles! What they are, what makes them special, and how their festive looks protect them from heat. Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Lofi Geek

2023-12-1808 min

Insects for Fun!Bed Bugs 101!This week we are looking into Bed Bugs, their history, how they become a problem, and what you can do. Also! The Discord is now officially open :) Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Takada Fu and Toshiki Hayashi

2023-12-1213 min

Insects for Fun!Tarantula Hawks!This week we are showcasing large parasitoid wasps that target tarantulas for their young, and why you might not want to bother one. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Shingo Sekiguchi!

2023-12-0408 min

Insects for Fun!These violins can walk? (Violin Beetles)This week we're taking a look at Violin Beetles which are a really unique and underrated insect found exclusively in the tropics of Southeast Asia. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Shingo Sekiguchi!

2023-11-2709 min

Insects for Fun!Sea Monkeys! What the heck are they anyway?This week we look at the origin story of Sea Monkeys along with interesting facts about Brine Shrimp. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Lofi Girl with featured artists: HM Surf, Purrple Cat, Mell-ø, and Sleepermane

2023-11-2010 min

Insects for Fun!This one’s a stinker! (Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs)This week we are talking about the invasive and widely spread brown marmorated stink bug; why there are so many of them and why you don't want them around. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Lofi Girl with featured artists: HM Surf, Purrple Cat, and Blue Wednesday Transcript: Welcome to Episode 64 of Insects for fun! The...

2023-11-1311 min

Insects for Fun!Are insects Crustaceans? Are Lobsters just Roaches of the sea?This week we are literally diving into the topic of crustaceans and how they're related to insects, but that's not all. Let's also take a closer look at lobsters and learn some interesting history. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Lofi Girl with featured artists: HM Surf, and Purrple Cat Transcript: Welcome to episode 63 of Inse...

2023-11-0611 min

Insects for Fun!Insect Horror Stories: 2This is another bonus episode covering spooky tales from people on the internet as well as the news! Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

2023-11-0309 min

Insects for Fun!The most misunderstood centipede! (House centipede)This week we are looking into one of the most feared centipedes and it is purely based on its looks! Another reason why we can't judge a book by its cover.. The house centipede is an amazing hunter of all things we really don't want in our homes. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Lofi Girl featuring: Sebastian Kamae, Sleepermqne, and HM Surf

2023-10-3108 min

Insects for Fun!Insect Horror Stories: 1This is a special episode to celebrate Halloween! Within the episode is a collection of scary and creepy tales written by the users who experienced them and narrated by me. Hope you guys enjoy it! Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

2023-10-2710 min

Insects for Fun!Why we hate Cockroaches and why it’s justified!This week we look at some cockroaches and go into some facts about why they actually aren't great to have around. AND of course, a little myth-busting as well. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured artist: Brillion, Softy, Squeeda, No one's perfect. Transcript: Welcome back everyone to episode 61 of insects...

2023-10-2316 min

Insects for Fun!The North American moon moth! (Actias Luna)This week we look at a very special giant silkmoth that comes from North America (Luna moths). The species is incredibly iconic, and there are many different meanings for it across various cultures. The best part is you can also raise them relatively easily as a pet! Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured artist: Brillion. T...

2023-10-1609 min

Insects for Fun!Secrets of the sand trap (Antlions)This week is a listener request for Antlions! We look into how sand traps are made and what unique tactics antlions use to keep their prey from getting away. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from lofi girl with featured artists: HM Surf and S N U G, Transcript: Welcome to episode 59 of Insects for fun! The entomol...

2023-10-0910 min

Insects for Fun!Natural born divers! (Predacious Diving Beetles)This week we look at Predacious diving beetles which are some of the largest aquatic beetles in the world and uncover their methods for staying underwater, as well as what they're diving for. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music supported by Lofi Girl with featured artists: cxlt, HM Surf, sleepermane, and Lofi study music. Transcript: Welcome to episode...

2023-10-0210 min

Insects for Fun!I can’t believe they’re not wasps! (sesiidae clearwing moths)This week I wanted to showcase an incredible family of moths that are known to mimic a variety of bees and wasps depending on the genera and species. It's not just their looks that are incredibly accurate though. It's the behaviors as well! Support the show -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music supported by Lofi Girl with featured artists: Brillion, HM Surf, Tom Doolie, and...

2023-09-2509 min

Insects for Fun!These beetles can blast boiling acid! (Bombardier beetles)This week we look at a group of beetles that are well known for their abilities to produce and shoot boiling acid from their abdomen! Support the show -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music supported by Lofi Girl with featured artists: HM Surf, Another silent weekend, S N U G, and Sátyr Transcription: Welcome to Episode...

2023-09-1807 min

Insects for Fun!How do insects smell, taste and hear? Do they feel pain? These questions and more!This week instead of focusing on a specific insect I wanted to talk about some Physiology, that is how the body works. Not all of it of course, but just some things that I personally find incredibly interesting. Support the show -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music supported by Lofi Girl with featured artists: HM Surf, Blue Wednesday and S N U G. Tra...

2023-09-1111 min

Insects for Fun!Parasitoids! The rulers of Biological ControlThis week is focused on the insects that inspired Ridley Scott's "Alien"! Parasitoids have some of the craziest interactions with other insects, and this episode will feature a few among other details. Support the show -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Lofi Girl featuring: S N U G, Sátyr, HM Surf, and Tokyo Music Walker

2023-09-0409 min

Insects for Fun!These wolves are no bark and little bite! (Wolf Spiders)This week is a listener-request episode covering wolf spiders! We will look at the habits, special traits, behaviors, and some cool sounds of these interesting arachnids. Support the show -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Lofi Girl featuring: Alex Productions, Sátyr, HM Surf, Purrple Cat Transcription: Welcome to Episode 53 of Insects for Fun! The entomolo...

2023-08-2810 min

Insects for Fun!I can’t believe they aren’t gummies! (Jewel Caterpillars)This week I'm showcasing a very rare and special family of caterpillars. Jewel Caterpillars belong to the family Dalceridae, and they have some really unique defense mechanisms that go along their incredible body. Support the show -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Lofi Girl featuring: mønberg Transcription: Welcome back everyone to episode 52 of Insects for Fun! The on...

2023-08-2106 min

Insects for Fun!These Ants are NOT what they seem... (Velvet Ants)This week we look at a really cool wasp that for the most part resembles an ant! These insects are called Velvet Ants and are considered one of the most invincible wasp species out there! Support the show -> patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Today's Music from Lofi Girl features: HM Surf, no one's perfect, Sátyr Transcript: Welcom...

2023-08-1506 min

Insects for Fun!This is not a Scorpion or a Fly! (Scorpionflies!)This week we look at one of the strangest flying insects out there and their behaviors. There are many kinds of scorpionflies and they are all pretty different. Support the show -> patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music from Lofi Girl: Richard Smithson, Cubase, Mondo Loops, Sátyr Transcript: Welcome back to episode 50 of Insects for Fun! The weekly podcast...

2023-08-0707 min

Insects for Fun!Don’t Kill these Killer Wasps! (Cicada Killers)This week we are looking into a wasp that is often mistaken for an Asian Giant hornet, but the fact is that these poor creatures are everything an Asian Giant hornet is not! Support the show -> patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Featured Artists: Squeeda, and mell-ø Transcription: It’s episode 49 time for this podcast where every Tuesday Japan Time I drop an...

2023-07-3109 min

Insects for Fun!It’s all about what you do with the doodoo! (Dung Beetles)This week we look into all the dirty details on Dung beetles including how they saved Australia! Support the show -> patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Music supported by Lofi Girl Transcript: Welcome back to episode 48 of Insects for Fun! Technically there are 49 episodes but I didn’t count for some reason a long time ago and I’m just sticking with it...

2023-07-2411 min

Insects for Fun!The Majestic Morpho Dragonfly! (Zenithoptera lanei)This week we are deep diving into a very special species of dragonfly known as the morpho dragonfly or blue-winged dragonfly which has some amazing abilities to protect itself from both the heat and predators. Support the Show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQm507W0wBXaRL8tvT9aLg Today's featured Artists: no one's perfect, sleeperame, and HM Surf Transcript:

2023-07-1707 min

Insects for Fun!Do they actually go in your ears!? (Earwigs)This week we are talking about Earwigs! We'll cover everything you need to know from life cycle to behaviors and urban legends including how they got their name and if there is any truth to the legends. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG:https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com This week's featured Artists: Blue Wednesday and Purrple Cat. Transcipt: Welcome to episode 46 of In...

2023-07-1009 min

Insects for Fun!Insects in Medicine! (Entomotherapy)This week we are looking at the origins and fascinating uses of insects in Medicine from an ethnic and modern approach. There are some incredibly powerful uses for insects and I think we are only getting started. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG:https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Featured Artists: Ghostrifter Official, Purrplecat, and Tokyo Music Walker. Transcript Welcome back to ano...

2023-07-0308 min

Insects for Fun!The American born Chinese Mantis! (Tenodera sinensis)This week we look at the Chinese mantis, how they got to America, what they do in the wild, and facts on how to care for one yourself! Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG:https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Featured Artists: HM Surf, Sátyr, Phlocalyst, towerz, and brillion. Transcript: Welcome back guys to episode 44 of Insects for Fun! This week I real...

2023-06-2608 min

Insects for Fun!The wild world of Velvet Worms!On this week's episode we look at the animal that bridges the gap between worms and insects. Velvet worms are incredibly unique for a number of reasons and in this episode we cover everything you'd want to know about why these worms are so cool. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG:https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Featured Artists: Jordy Chandra, S N U G, Purrple cat T...

2023-06-1910 min

Insects for Fun!This stick is walking without me! (Australian Spiny Stick Insect)This week we are looking into one of the most popular stick insects around the globe! The Australian spiny stick insect happens to make a great pet and teaching tool, and it's got quite a few tricks up its sleeve. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG:https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com This week's featured artists: Mitchel Logan and Blue Wednesday. Transcript: It’s...

2023-06-1208 min

Insects for Fun!Toe Biters! The beasty bugs of our fresh waters (Giant Water Bugs)This week we are diving into giant water bug territory! Literally and figuratively... this bug has many names like toe biter, water scorpion, water cockroach etc and you will learn all about why that is and just what kind of bug this is. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Featured Artists: HM Surf, Sleepermane, Sátyr and Phlocalyst Transcript: ...

2023-06-0507 min

Insects for Fun!Everythin’s Bettah with a Wētā! (Wētās)Wētās are the largest crickets on earth and are all native to New Zealand! In fact, most of them are endemic which means they can't be found anywhere else. There are five different kinds of wētās: Giant wētās, Tree wētās, Cave wētās, Ground wētās, and Tusked wētās, and this episode takes a look at all of them. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id...

2023-05-2915 min

Insects for Fun!What a peanut head… wait… that’s actually the name? (Fulgora laternaria)The Peanut Headed Lanternfly is a crazy cool bug with a lot of legends. It also does not match its name at all aside from being peanut headed. Learn all about this whacky bug in today's episode. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Transcript: This is episode 39 of Insects for Fun! Time really does fly… but today we are not talki...

2023-05-2207 min

Insects for Fun!Something is in Deez Nuts! (Acorn Weevils)This week is a special listener request for Acorn Weevils! The cute little beetles that use acorns as their safe spaces during development. The focus for today's episode is on the Northen acorn weevils scientifically known as Curculio glandium. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Featured Artists: Prigida, Sleepermane, and S N U G Transcript: Welcome to ep...

2023-05-1508 min

Insects for Fun!That’s not Bob... that builder is a... Bee!? (Carpenter Bees)This week we are looking at a unique solitary bee that exclusively makes its homes in wood! Carpenter bees are some of the largest bees on the planet, but that's not what makes them so unique. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com This week's artists: HM Surf, Ghostrifter Official, and S N U G. Transcript: Welcome to epi...

2023-05-0808 min

Insects for Fun!Ahoy Halobates! (Oceanic Water Skaters)This week we are looking into the only bugs to make their home on the open ocean! How do they do it? Some things we know for sure, while others still remain a mystery... Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com This week's artists: HM Surf, Richard Smithson, and no one's perfect. Transcript: Welcome to episode 36 of Insect...

2023-05-0107 min

Insects for Fun!The strange relationship between Gossamer Butterflies and AntsOn this week's episode we are diving into the topic of "Myrmecopholi" in Butterflies. Specifically talking about the Lycaenid butterflies and how they manage to have ants tend to their every need. IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 This week's featured artists: Ghostrifter Official, Blue Wednesday, Sleepermane, and Artificial. Music Transcript: Welcome back to episode 35 of insects for fun! I’m your host Mitchel Logan and today we will be looking at a very in...

2023-04-2407 min

Insects for Fun!These moles can fly and swim!? (Mole Crickets)This week we're digging into Mole Crickets! Their behaviors, tunnels, songs, and some cool cultural significance. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com This weeks artists: HM Surf and Blue Wednesday Transcript: Welcome back to episode 34 of insects for fun! I’m your host as always, Mitchel Logan and today we’re talking about Mole Crickets, but before we g...

2023-04-1708 min

Insects for Fun!The Stars That Fly Among Us! (Fireflies with Guest Speaker: Sarah Lower)This week we are talking about Fireflies with Sarah Lower who is an associate professor at Bucknell University! Firefly Watch! - https://www.massaudubon.org/get-involved/community-science/firefly-watch Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Music Artists: Purrple Cat, Sátyr and Phlocalyst

2023-04-1038 min

Insects for Fun!Special Collaboration with Just Bugs!This week we are reflecting on and talking about 6 different insects in pop culture with the two hosts from Just Bugs podcast! Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 You can find Just Bugs on all your podcast platforms as well as Instagram! Link to their podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/71bn95LDBMYraYqx1T3Gha?si=a114852136cd46ac Link to their Insta: https://www.instagram.com/justbugspodcast/

2023-04-031h 06

Insects for Fun!That’s not an owl... right? (Owl Butterflies)This week we are looking at Owl Butterflies, their behaviors, and why they got the name! IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com This weeks artists: HM Surf, mønberg, no one's perfect, and sleepermane Transcript: Welcome to episode 32 of Insects for Fun! I’m your host Mitchel Logan and this week we are taking a look at one of my favorite butterflies and the largest butterfly in the Ame...

2023-03-2708 min

Insects for Fun!The Hickory Horned Devil! (Citheronia regalis)This week we are learning about a special giant silkmoth belonging to the subfamily of royal moths! These ones don't produce silken cocoons which are very uncharacteristic for a silkmoth. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com This week's music artists: HM Surf, PurrpleCat, mell-ø, S N U G, and Sleepermane. Transcript: Welcome to Episode 31 of Insects for Fu...

2023-03-2009 min

Insects for Fun!Locusts vs Grasshoppers and a swarm the size of Japan!?On this week's episode, we look at grasshoppers and locusts and why they're the same but also not! We also go into some crazy history about a locust species that holds the record for the largest swarm ever recorded and their mysterious disappearance. Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG@ Insects4fun Facebook Page: Insects for Fun Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Today's artists: HM Surf, After Hours, and mell-ø Transcript: Welcome to Episode 30 of insects for dummi...

2023-03-1312 min