Insects for Fun!

Leaf Miners!

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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Music by: Yuhei Miura

Trilobites! The prehistoric rolly pollys of the sea.

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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Carnivorous Plants!

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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Patreon Episode: A two day delay beetle, ants that make lions lose their game, and more!

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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Hermit Crabs! (are they actually hermits?)

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. 
 
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Music by Seono

Cherry Shrimps! (Neocaridina davidi)

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. 
 
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Music by Takada Fu

Giant Wood Moths! (Heaviest Moth)

Today we're going to Australia to learn about the heaviest moth on earth scientifically known as Endoxyla cinereus. 
 
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Music by Shingo Sekiguchi

Goliath Beetles!

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. 
 
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Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured artist: HM Surf
 

Swallowtail Butterflies! (An Overview)

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. 
 
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Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured artist: HM Surf

Paper Wasps!

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. 
 
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Music by Sea - no.