Insects for Fun!
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
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Welcome to Insects for Fun!
It doesn't matter if you love or hate insects; this podcast is for everyone! Let's dive into a strange world and uncover crazy facts and mysteries about all things entomology!
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
This week we talk about the greater wax worm which is a caterpillar known by many in the reptile community as a feeder worm, but! This caterpillar also has a much more heroic use to environmental scientists.
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This weeks music artists are: HM Surf, S N U G, H.1 and Ghostrifter Official
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
This week we focus on dragonflies and the various names, myths, and unique traits that surround them!
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Featured Artists: HM Surf, S N U G, and Megan McDuffee
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
This week we are diving into the world's first genuinely domesticated insect the silkmoth Bombyx mori! This moth started the entire silk trade and is still where most of our natural silk products come from today! The cultivation of silkworms for silk is known as "sericulture".
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Today's artists are: HM Surf, Tatami, Ghostrifter Official, Cassiio, Sátyr x Phlocalyst
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
This week we look at one of the world's strongest insects and go into some really interesting facts about their physical appearance, and what to do if you want one as a pet.
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Special thanks to Lofi Girl for the chill beats!
Today's artists: HM Surf, Towerz, Cxlt, Cassiio and Sleepermane
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Welcome back to another episode! This week we are talking about the oldest extant insects and what you can do if you find them in your home.
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Today's artists are: HM Surf and Musikal
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
This week we take a closer look at blue morpho butterflies, what makes their color, and why it's advantageous for them to look the way they do.
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Today's artists: møndberg, cubase, and no spirit.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
This week I am finally bringing to light a small special insect that is native to Antarctica! Midges are actually a number of different small fly families that are categorized by their small thin bodies.
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This weeks artists are: Softy and Purrplecat
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
This week is a special listener request episode! We take a look at how parasites are classified and some of the different kinds of parasites we have as humans!
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Today's featured artists are Purrple Cat, Ghostrifter Offical, and Tokyo Music Walker!
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
This week we take a look at what makes army ants so unique compared to other species, and whether or not we should run far away when they are on the move!
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This weeks artists are: HM Surf, møndberg, PurrpleCat
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
This week we dive into a group of bugs that are vastly overlooked. Jewel bugs are beautiful and they're also quite caring!
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Featured Artists: HM Surf, TABALxMelø, and S N U G.