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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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07:58

The Devil's Idol Mantis! (Devil's Flower Mantis)

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/12/03

This week we're looking at one of the largest mantid species out there! It's especially large for a flower mimic species, and it's so strange that no other species is closely related. 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

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09:24

Yellow Crazy Ants!

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2024/11/20

This week, we look at one of the most infamous insects for its ability to completely tame and wipe out island ecosystems. The yellow crazy ants! 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

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06:30

The fastest land insects have a secret that no other...

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/11/12

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

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01:07:32

Interview with entomologist, artist, and author...

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2024/10/30

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/

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09:03

Joro Spiders! (The new spiders on the block)

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2024/10/01

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 ->

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10:17

Spotted Lanternflies! (what we now know)

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2024/09/24

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 ->

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06:34

Tortoise Beetles!

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/09/16

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.

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08:27

Jumping Spiders! (Cutest Spiders?)

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2024/09/11

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

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09:49

Leaf Miners!

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2024/09/02

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

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09:44

Trilobites! The prehistoric rolly pollys of the sea.

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2024/08/26

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

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11:34

Carnivorous Plants!

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/08/19

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

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07:20

Patreon Episode: A two day delay beetle, ants that...

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2024/08/05

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 ->

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10:32

Hermit Crabs! (are they actually hermits?)

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/07/29

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

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06:58

Cherry Shrimps! (Neocaridina davidi)

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2024/07/15

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

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08:31

Giant Wood Moths! (Heaviest Moth)

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/07/05

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

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11:20

Goliath Beetles!

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/06/26

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

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11:07

Swallowtail Butterflies! (An Overview)

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/06/19

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 ->

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11:34

Paper Wasps!

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/06/11

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.

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11:11

Urban Entomology! (Insects in the city and more...)

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/06/04

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.

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06:52

Sea Slaters/Wharf Roaches!

Insects for Fun! ·

2024/05/28

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

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