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 Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
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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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
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Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
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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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
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Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
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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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
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Music by Seono
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
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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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
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Music by Takada Fu
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
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
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
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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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
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Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured artist: HM Surf
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
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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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured artist: HM Surf
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
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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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
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Music by Sea - no.
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
This week we look at different disciplines within Urban Entomology along with different insects that have adapted to city life!
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
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Music by Sea - no.
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
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 -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6