Insects for Fun!

This week we look at the origin story of Sea Monkeys along with interesting facts about Brine Shrimp.   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 Girl with featured artists: HM Surf, Purrple Cat, Mell-ø, and Sleepermane

This week we are talking about the invasive and widely spread brown marmorated stink bug; why there are so many of them and why you don't want them 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    Music from Lofi Girl with featured artists: HM...

This week we are literally diving into the topic of crustaceans and how they're related to insects, but that's not all. Let's also take a closer look at lobsters and learn some interesting history.    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    Musi...

This is another bonus episode covering spooky tales from people on the internet as well as the news!    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 are looking into one of the most feared centipedes and it is purely based on its looks! Another reason why we can't judge a book by its cover.. The house centipede is an amazing hunter of all things we really don't want in our homes.    Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443...

This is a special episode to celebrate Halloween! Within the episode is a collection of scary and creepy tales written by the users who experienced them and narrated by me. Hope you guys enjoy 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  

This week we look at some cockroaches and go into some facts about why they actually aren't great to have around. AND of course, a little myth-busting as well.    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 provided by Lofi Girl with featured...

This week we look at a very special giant silkmoth that comes from North America (Luna moths). The species is incredibly iconic, and there are many different meanings for it across various cultures. The best part is you can also raise them relatively easily as a pet!    Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pro...

This week is a listener request for Antlions! We look into how sand traps are made and what unique tactics antlions use to keep their prey from getting away.    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 girl with featured artists:...

This week we look at Predacious diving beetles which are some of the largest aquatic beetles in the world and uncover their methods for staying underwater, as well as what they're diving for.  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 suppo...

This week I wanted to showcase an incredible family of moths that are known to mimic a variety of bees and wasps depending on the genera and species. It's not just their looks that are incredibly accurate though. It's the behaviors as well!    Support the show -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107   IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000...

This week we look at a group of beetles that are well known for their abilities to produce and shoot boiling acid from their abdomen!    Support the show -> 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 supported by Lofi Girl with featured artists: HM Sur...

This week instead of focusing on a specific insect I wanted to talk about some Physiology, that is how the body works. Not all of it of course, but just some things that I personally find incredibly interesting.  Support the show -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107   IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordu...

This week is focused on the insects that inspired Ridley Scott's "Alien"! Parasitoids have some of the craziest interactions with other insects, and this episode will feature a few among other details.  Support the show -> 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 is a listener-request episode covering wolf spiders! We will look at the habits, special traits, behaviors, and some cool sounds of these interesting arachnids.    Support the show -> 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 Girl...

This week I'm showcasing a very rare and special family of caterpillars. Jewel Caterpillars belong to the family Dalceridae, and they have some really unique defense mechanisms that go along their incredible body.   Support the show -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107   IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfo...

This week we look at a really cool wasp that for the most part resembles an ant! These insects are called Velvet Ants and are considered one of the most invincible wasp species out there!   Support the show -> patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com   Today's Music from...

This week we look at one of the strangest flying insects out there and their behaviors. There are many kinds of scorpionflies and they are all pretty different.    Support the show -> 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 Girl:  Richard Smithson, Cuba...

This week we are looking into a wasp that is often mistaken for an Asian Giant hornet, but the fact is that these poor creatures are everything an Asian Giant hornet is not!    Support the show -> patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com   Featured Artists: Squeeda, and m...

This week we look into all the dirty details on Dung beetles including how they saved Australia!    Support the show -> 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 supported by Lofi Girl   Transcript:    Welcome back to episode 48 of Insects for Fun! Technically there...

This week we are deep diving into a very special species of dragonfly known as the morpho dragonfly or blue-winged dragonfly which has some amazing abilities to protect itself from both the heat and predators.  Support the Show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Youtube...

This week we are talking about Earwigs! We'll cover everything you need to know from life cycle to behaviors and urban legends including how they got their name and if there is any truth to the legends.  Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gm...

This week we are looking at the origins and fascinating uses of insects in Medicine from an ethnic and modern approach. There are some incredibly powerful uses for insects and I think we are only getting started. Support the show :) -> 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 the Chinese mantis, how they got to America, what they do in the wild, and facts on how to care for one yourself!  Support the show :) -> 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   Featured Artists: HM Surf, Sátyr, Phlocalyst, towerz, and...

On this week's episode we look at the animal that bridges the gap between worms and insects. Velvet worms are incredibly unique for a number of reasons and in this episode we cover everything you'd want to know about why these worms are so cool.  Support the show :) -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=...