92 episodes

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

Insects for Fun‪!‬ insectsforfun

    • Science
    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

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

    Millipedes!

    Millipedes!

    Today we are talking all things millipedes including how they're different from centipedes! 
     
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    • 10 min
    Centipedes!

    Centipedes!

    This week was a listener request by Ruth wanting to learn more about centipedes. Learn about some of the crazy things centipedes are capable of along with why you shouldn't play with them. 
     
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    • 11 min
    These skippers skipped the Butterflies 101 lecture (Skipper Butterflies)

    These skippers skipped the Butterflies 101 lecture (Skipper Butterflies)

    This week we're looking into the weird creatures known as Skippers! These insects have been an oddity in the order of Lepidoptera and for good reasons. They just don't seem to fit the mold for either moths or butterflies. 
     
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    • 8 min
    It's Tony the Tiger Beetle!? (Tiger Beetles)

    It's Tony the Tiger Beetle!? (Tiger Beetles)

    This week is all about the tiger beetles the incredibly fast and ferocious Coleoptera that can't seem to stay in a taxonomic family. 
     
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    • 9 min
    Insect culture in Japan and why it's so good!

    Insect culture in Japan and why it's so good!

    This week we're looking at the wonderful world of insects in the far eastern part of the world. Japan has a booming insect culture that's always been around. 
     
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    • 7 min
    We get it, these butterflies are white! (Cabbage White Butterflies)

    We get it, these butterflies are white! (Cabbage White Butterflies)

    Today we are taking a closer look at one of the most easily recognized species of butterflies in the world. The common white or cabbage white butterfly. These insects are easily overlooked, but they've got some pretty cool behaviors and adaptations beneath the surface.
     
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    Today's artists: Shingo Sekiguchi and Kei Kawaguchi. 

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

elitejoeg ,

Perfect Entomology Podcast

Insects for Fun is everything I could ask for in an entomology podcast! The concise ~10 min long episodes are the perfect length in my opinion, and packed full of wonderful info. Discovering this podcast has infinitely improved my morning commute to my job raising and researching caterpillars! 🐛

Mitchel is clearly well-versed in entomology and science communication, and you can tell that he does his research for every topic he presents. Looking forward to watching this podcast grow!

AnnaLouise014 ,

insects for fun

as an entomologist these are such fun to listen to & recommend to others. Easy listening & great content!

.h.o.l.y.c.h.a.o.s. ,

Intriguing, Engaging, Well-Researched…and Fun!

This podcast has been such a great and engaging lesson for me and my kids. As an aspiring entomologist, my son has loved all of the different new facts and tidbits he has learned about insects through this podcast.

My son would love to hear a podcast about the Chinese Mantis! Many thanks from The Heartland!

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