90 episodes
Insects for Fun! insectsforfun
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5.0 • 22 Ratings
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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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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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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Music provided by Lofi Girl with featured Artist: Blue Wednesday -
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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Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6
Music from LofiGirl with featured Artist: HM Surf
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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.
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
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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.
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
Today's artists: Shingo Sekiguchi and Kei Kawaguchi. -
Oh yes, Katy did! (Katydids/Bush Crickets)
This week we look at my favorite group of orthoptera, tettigoniidae also known as katydids and bush crickets. Many people get these insects confused for others like grasshoppers or even cicadas (because of their songs) but they hold a special place in the insect class. Today we learn about their songs, behaviors, and much more.
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
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Me oh My oh Mayfly! (Mayflies/Shadflies/Fishflies)
This week we look into the brief but amazing lives of mayflies covering their behaviors, life cycles, cultural importance, and mating rituals.
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 featuring: Masaki Tomiyama
Customer Reviews
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!
insects for fun
as an entomologist these are such fun to listen to & recommend to others. Easy listening & great content!
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!