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A bite-sized informational podcast covering all things insect and arthropod, hosted by a master in entomology! Join me every week to learn something new, from notable species to broad topics and lore!
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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
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English
United States
171 episodes
since Sept. 5, 2022
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This week, we have a listener submission for the stick insect species Heteropteryx dilatata. The species is widespread across zoos, insectariums, and exotic insect hobbyists because it's not only the heaviest stick insect, but they also have a very broad range of host plants. Keeping them, and espe…
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This week we look at an infamous pest in gardens throughout North America, and why you should probably be proactive in keeping them off your gourds. This pest would be cucumber beetles: Acalymma vittatum and Diabrotica undecimpunctata.
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This week was a listener request about a very interesting centipede. This specific species Edentistoma octosulcatum is quite literally a wolf in sheep's clothing because of how it hunts. So much so that even the first people who discovered it got confused. Learn all about this fascinating centipede…
This week, we look at one of the most famous giant silkmoths, known as the rosy maple moth. You'll learn about the origins of their name, their life cycle, how to raise them as pets, and more!
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Copepods are some of the most abundant crustaceans on earth, but that's not what makes them special. Learn about how these animals are not only micro cows of the sea, but also make huge impacts on carbon reductions.
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This week we break down the differences between deer ticks and wood ticks, also known as dog ticks, and what happens when they bite. I'll, of course, cover the life cycles, including how Lyme disease is transmitted, and what to do if you end up getting infected.
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This week, we are going to look into the smallest known insects on earth and what it takes to have a fully functioning system in a body so small that they're quite literally invisible to the naked eye.
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This week we're covering Asian jumping worms — and yes, they actually jump. These invasive earthworms from East Asia are tearing through the leaf litter of North American forests at an alarming rate, turning healthy soil into something that looks like used coffee grounds and leaving nothing behind …
This week we're covering ensign wasps — the tiny black insects you've probably seen pacing along your walls, bobbing that little flag-like abdomen up and down. We'll look into their bizarre body plan, their 150-million-year history, and why the correct response to finding one is to leave it alone a…
This week we're covering no-see-ums — the tiny biting flies you can't see, can't stop, and can't keep out of your house because they fly straight through window screens. We dig into why their bite stings so much more than a mosquito's, how they've been at this since the Cretaceous, and the one thin…
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