Insects for Fun!

The European Ground Beetle (Carabus coriaceus)

This week was a listener request to learn more about a lesser-known ground beetle: Carabus coriaceus. This ground beetle might not have a flashy bod or the ability to spray formic acid like some others, but it still has a unique life cycle and plays an important role in our ecosystems! 
 
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The Dubious Dubia Roach!

This week we are looking at one of the most famous feeder insects for reptile owners! We will learn about the Dubia roaches' life cycle, habits, and what makes them so great as feeder insects.
Here is a guide to breeding and starting your own roach farm: https://dubiaroachdepot.com/guidance/breeding-dubia-roaches
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Oil Beetles!

This week is a listener submission requesting to talk about a special kind of beetle known commonly as "Oil Beetles". These beetles are unique in a variety of ways and you will learn all about why in this episode. 
 
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The longest legged arthropod! (Japanese spider crabs)

This week we are talking about one of the largest crabs on earth and they happen to boast the longest legs of any arthropod! Japanese spider crabs are not only interesting from a physical perspective but also have a lot of unique and fun cultural history and folklore! 
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The silkmoth that squeaks! (Rhodinia fugax)

This week we look at the squeaking silkmoth Rhodina fugax, which is a smaller giant silkmoth native to Japan, Korea, and China. In this episode you will learn about their life cycle, why they Squeek, how they do it, and some interesting traditions and names found in Japan. 
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The Devil's Idol Mantis! (Devil's Flower Mantis)

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. 
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Yellow Crazy Ants!

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! 
 
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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! 
 
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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! 
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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/
 
 

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. 
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