Entocast

Nick and Liam
  • 5.0 (15)
  • NATURAL SCIENCES
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

Entocast is a podcast all about the fascinating world of insects. Join Nick and Liam as they discuss everything from Aphids to Ants, Bees to Butterflies... you get the idea! Every month they'll be a new episode about a new entomological topic.

  1. 11/12/2018

    Insect Declines

    What's happening to all the insects? And what can we do about it? Join Nick as he interviews Brad Lister, who recently published an article showing dramatic insect declines, and Helen Roy, a conservation biologist in the UK, as they discuss this important topic. - Show Notes German insect declines article Brad’s paper Washington Post Article The State of Nature report Hope in conservation biology Helen Roy on Twitter - Get in touch! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email

    31 min
  2. Antocast

    09/26/2018

    Antocast

    This time we're joined by Dr. Heather Campbell to discuss ants. What makes ants so interesting? Why do they appear so much in popular culture? What are they? Listen to find out!

    41 min

  3. 08/13/2018

    The Weird and the Wonderful

    In this episode Liam and Nick discuss their favourite weird and wonderful insects. From Phasmids to Parasites we traverse the insect group finding the best oddities.

    41 min

  4. 06/19/2018 · BONUS

    National Insect Week is Here!

    We were at the launch of the National Insect Week learning more about this great event! — Show Notes National Insect Week Events All about Carim and his artwork M.G. Leonard and her fantastic books Get involved! GET IN TOUCH WITH ENTOCAST Twitter Facebook Instagram Email

    18 min

  5. 06/18/2018

    Horny Longhorns

    We're joined by Will Heany from the Longhorn Recording Scheme to discuss an awesome group of beetles the Longhorns! — The longhorn beetles Harlequin Beetle Macrodontia cervicornis The Asian Longhorn Beetle

    34 min
  6. Happy Birthday Entocast!

    05/08/2018

    Happy Birthday Entocast!

    It's been a whole year of entocast! To celebrate we're awarding some new awards to exceptional insects.

    42 min

  7. 04/03/2018

    Fun with Flies

    Think you know flies? Think again! We're joined by fly fanatic Erica McAlister (@flygirlNHM) to learn more about this misunderstood group. From fearsome Phorids to flightless flies we're going to take you on a fun tour of this fascinating group. Show Notes Erica McAlister Erica's book - The secret life of flies Flies as pollinators The Fearsome Phorids Conopid flies parasitising bumblebees Hoverflies eating maggots GET IN TOUCH WITH ENTOCASTTwitter Facebook Instagram Email

    29 min

  8. 03/05/2018

    Citizens and Invasive Species

    In this episode we talk to Professor Helen Roy (@UKLadybirds) and discuss the role of citizen science in tracking invasive species. We also discuss the value of citizen science and potential advantages and disadvantages.

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Entocast is a podcast all about the fascinating world of insects. Join Nick and Liam as they discuss everything from Aphids to Ants, Bees to Butterflies... you get the idea! Every month they'll be a new episode about a new entomological topic.

Information

  • Creator
    Nick and Liam
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2018
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All material belongs to Entocast and it's creators.
  • Show Website
    Entocast