An informational podcast covering all things insect and arthropod, hosted by a master in entomology! Join me every Tuesday to learn something new from notable species to broad topics and lore! You can support the show and get extra episodes here: patreon.com/user?u=46499107 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
This week we are back-tracking to look at a recent discovery made with Tiger beetles!
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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!
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You can learn more about Barrett, what he does and his works over at the pupating lab: https://www.pupating.org/people/
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.
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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.
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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.
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Today's Music by: Lofi Geek.
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.
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Music brought to you from Lofi Girl with featured Artists: Blue Wednesday, Another Silent Weekend, and mell-ø
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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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