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 Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
This week is all about the beautiful and voracious green lacewing! We learn about their life cycle, their habits, and why people love to have them around their gardens.
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Music featuring Kazuya Morita
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
This week we break down what it means to be a horseshoe crab and talk about the mechanics behind their blue blood and why it's so important.
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Today is one of the Patreon exclusive episodes talking about discoveries and broader topics in the world of Entomology. There's much more where this came from over on Patreon.com/Insects for fun.
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured Artist: HM Surf
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
This week we look at Harvestmen! The strange spider-like but not quite spider arthropods that roam the earth. We'll go over some fun names, myths, legends, behaviors, and defenses!
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Music featuring artists: HM Surf, Squeeda, Brillion, and Takada Fu.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
This week we look at the booming and lucrative business of isopods as pets! Let's dive into the different options, and prices for designer isopods, and how to build their enclosures and care for them.
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Music featuring artists: Kei Kawaguchi, Takada Fu, and Toshiki Hayashi
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
This week we look at one of America's most venomous caterpillars and learn about some of their unique traits along with what happens if you get stung.
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Music from Lofi Girl featuring: HM Surf and S N U G.
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Today we are taking a look at some crazy looking insects known as Harlequin beetles. This beetle is so unique that it doesn't share any relatives under its genus, but its uniqueness goes beyond appearance...
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Music from Lofi Girl featuring: HM Surf and Brillion.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
This week we look at the top 3 most used and well-known composter eaters, and how you can raise them for your own garden and compost needs.
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Music from Lofi Girl featuring: S N U G, Sátyr, and Phlocalyst.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
This week we look at burying beetles in the subfamily Nicrophorinae aka Sexton Beetles, and what separates them from other beetles. Learn about their life cycles, behaviors, relationships with others, and more!
Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107
IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
This week we look at two different species of weevils known as Giraffe weevils, but these two species aren't closely related at all. We learn why both are referred to as giraffes and what makes them special.
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 from lofi girl featuring: HM Surf, Sátyr, and Phlocalyst.