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Insects for Fun!

An informational podcast covering all things insect and arthropod, hosted by a master in entomology! Join me every week 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

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11:00

How do insects smell, taste and hear? Do they feel...

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/09/11

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

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09:09

Parasitoids! The rulers of Biological Control

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/09/04

This 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

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10:32

These wolves are no bark and little bite! (Wolf Spiders)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/08/28

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

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06:28

I can’t believe they aren’t gummies! (Jewel...

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/08/21

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

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06:32

These Ants are NOT what they seem... (Velvet Ants)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/08/15

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: Welcome to episode 51 of insects

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07:27

This is not a Scorpion or a Fly! (Scorpionflies!)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/08/07

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

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09:12

Don’t Kill these Killer Wasps! (Cicada Killers)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/07/31

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

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11:18

It’s all about what you do with the doodoo! (Dung...

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/07/24

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, the

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07:09

The Majestic Morpho Dragonfly! (Zenithoptera lanei)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/07/17

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,

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09:02

Do they actually go in your ears!? (Earwigs)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/07/10

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

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08:38

Insects in Medicine! (Entomotherapy)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/07/03

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

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08:54

The American born Chinese Mantis! (Tenodera sinensis)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/06/26

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 realized we

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10:58

The wild world of Velvet Worms!

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/06/19

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

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08:13

This stick is walking without me! (Australian Spiny...

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/06/12

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

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07:28

Toe Biters! The beasty bugs of our fresh waters...

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/06/05

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

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15:15

Everythin’s Bettah with a Wētā! (Wētās)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/05/29

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=100085443614825 Email:

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07:51

What a peanut head… wait… that’s actually the name?...

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/05/22

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

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08:42

Something is in Deez Nuts! (Acorn Weevils)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/05/15

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

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08:24

That’s not Bob... that builder is a... Bee!?...

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/05/08

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 episode 37

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07:08

Ahoy Halobates! (Oceanic Water Skaters)

Insects for Fun! ·

2023/05/01

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 Insects for

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