Insects for Fun!

This week we look at what makes swallowtail butterflies so special, and we go through some species highlights to get you started for butterfly watching this summer! It cannot be expressed enough how beautiful and diverse this small but iconic family of butterflies is.    Patreon ->  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG:  https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com...

This week we are looking at paper wasps which was a listener request from Juliet! Paper wasps are different from regular wasps in a number of ways, like personality, behaviors, and even the way they craft their nests.    Patreon ->  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG:  https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email:  Insectsford...

This week we look at different disciplines within Urban Entomology along with different insects that have adapted to city life!  Support Insects for Fun! :)  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 we're taking a look at some interesting isopods that live by the ocean! Learn all about wharf roaches/sea slaters and what makes them special in today's episode!  Be sure to check out the "Deep Dives With Sharks" podcast wherever you listen. Link below! https://open.spotify.com/show/05ddvnV4czs9deV0gvuKmh?si=c717fcc52f8a43f5   Support Insects for Fun! :)  Patreon ->  https://www.patreon.c...

Today we are talking all things millipedes including how they're different from centipedes!    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 music was brought to you by Lofi Girl

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.    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 -&g...

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.    Patreon ->  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG:  https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email:  Insects...

This week is all about the tiger beetles the incredibly fast and ferocious Coleoptera that can't seem to stay in a taxonomic family.    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 LofiGirl w...

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/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email:  Insectsfordummies@gmail.com  Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG...

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...

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:/...

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 featu...

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.  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/...

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.  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 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.    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  Disc...

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!    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...

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.    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 ...

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.    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   Mus...

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...   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@gmai...

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.      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 L...

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/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email:  Insectsfordummies@...

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...

This week we dive into some unique insects that give birth to their babies instead of laying eggs, and how they do it!    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 S...

This week we are going back in time to look at some noteworthy ancient insects, how they were different from today, and why they're now gone.  Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 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  Music from Lofi...

This week we are talking about the Australian Christmas beetles! What they are, what makes them special, and how their festive looks protect them from heat.  Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 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   ...