insectsforfun

Insects for Fun!

Science EN ↓ 167 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=46499107Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

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insectsforfun

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Science

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insectsforfun.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Human Invaders! (Parasites) 19.12.2022

This week is a special listener request episode! We take a look at how parasites are classified and some of the different kinds of parasites we have as humans!    Send a request to - Insectsfordummies@gmail.com   IG @insects4fun   Today's featured artists are Purrple Cat, Ghostrifter Offical, and Tokyo Music Walker!

The ants with no home! (Army Ants) 12.12.2022

This week we take a look at what makes army ants so unique compared to other species, and whether or not we should run far away when they are on the move!    Send a recommendation here - Insectsfordummies@gmail.com IG - insects4fun   This weeks artists are: HM Surf, møndberg, PurrpleCat

Lesser Known Jewels! (Jewel Bugs) 05.12.2022

This week we dive into a group of bugs that are vastly overlooked. Jewel bugs are beautiful and they're also quite caring!    IG@Insects4fun   Emails to Insectsfordummies@gmail.com     Featured Artists: HM Surf, TABALxMelø, and S N U G.  

Fighting Crime with Insects! (Forensic Entomology) 28.11.2022

In this week's episode, we'll be taking a look at what exactly forensic entomology is, how it is used, and what kinds of insects you can expect to see! We will also look at a few cases over the years and see how the practice itself has evolved.    IG @ Insects4fun Email to Insectsfordummies@gmail.com     Today's Artists are: HM Surf, Softy, and mønberg

The Truth behind the Murder Hornet! (Northern Giant Hornets) 21.11.2022

This week we look at the Asian Giant Hornet previously known as the murder hornet and now formally known as the Northern Giant Hornet. This wasp gets a lot of bad publicity and we are going to dive into the facts and see whether or not this wasp really deserved the name Murder Hornet.    Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG:  https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB:  https://...

These bugs are spitting on my lawn! (Spittle Bugs) 14.11.2022

In this week's episode, we look at what's actually going on when you see white foam in your plants and I'll give you a quick spoiler. It's not spit!    Listener Emails to Insectsfordummies@gmail.com   IG @Insects4fun Special Thanks to Lofi Girl for the chill back beats. Today's artists are HM Surf and Softy     

Who’s that butterfly!? (Question Mark Butterflies) 07.11.2022

This week we talk about a really cool butterfly that can make it through winter unharmed!    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    Special thanks to lofi girl for supplying the chill beats!    To...

The bug that can’t stop campaigning! (Boxelders) 31.10.2022

In this week's episode, we talk about a bug that is notorious for being everywhere as the weather starts cooling down. The Boxelder is also known as the politician bug simply because you are bound to see one during the election season.    Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG:  https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Em...

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Caterpillar!? (Woolly Bears) 17.10.2022

On this week's episode, we take a look at Woolly Bears! Learn about why they're associated with the weather, what made them famous, and why we see so many in the autumn.  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   Special thanks to Lofi...

The Falling Monarch (Monarch Butterflies) 10.10.2022

On this week's episode of Insects for Dummies we talk about what makes a Monarch Butterfly so special because it's not about the way it looks! We also learn about how they get surveyed in Mexico every year at the Monarch Butterfly Reserve!    Special Thanks to Lofi Girl for supplying the chill background beats.    This week's Artists: HM Surf and S N U G

All About The Ladies! (Ladybugs) 03.10.2022

In this week's episode, we highlight some interesting facts about our well-known ladybug, including its name's origins and what makes them so special!    Special Thanks to Lofi Girl for the Chill Back Beats. Today's artists are: HM Surf, Sátyr, Phlocalyst, Purple Cat, and Mitchel Logan.  

The Late Bloomer Bug! (Cicadas!) 26.09.2022

In this week's episode, we talk about Cicadas! What do they do for so long in the ground? What happens in a "year of the cicada" and what do they symbolize? Let's get a closer look...    Special Thanks as always to lofi girl for supplying some instrumental beats!    The artists in this week are, HM Surf, Sátyr, Phlocalyst, and Mitchel Logan.   Transcript:    Welcome back to another episode of Inse...

The Butterfly of Death! 19.09.2022

We are starting to get into the fall season on this week's episode by covering the Black Witch! This insect has varying legends and lore depending on where you live but all of them are fascinating. 

Is it a bug or an insect? 12.09.2022

In this week's episode of Insects for Fun, we look at why not all Insects are bugs along with the origin of the word Bug!    Listener Emails @Insectsfordummies@gmail.com  Ig: Insects4Fun   Special Thanks to Lofi Girl for supplying the background jams. The artist is called brillion. 

Do we REALLY need bees? 05.09.2022

In this episode of Insects for Fun (Previously Insects for Dummies), we take a look at what separates bees from other pollinators! We also look at some interesting facts about their history and usage! Support the Show :) -> https://patreon.com/user?u=46499107 Special thanks to Lofi Girl for contributing the background music. Check out HM Surf for more chill music! 

Insects are our friends AND food!? 05.09.2022

Today on Insects for Fun we are talking about the history and benefits of eating insects and why it's much more popular in the tropics.  Special thanks to Lofi Girl for supplying some background music and be sure to check out HM Surf for more lofi music! 

Is it Preying or Praying? Mantises! 05.09.2022

In today's episode, we talk about Mantises and their family Mantidae! Learn about their behaviors, history, lore, and more!     IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com   Special thanks to Lofi Girl for supplying some chill background music. Check out HM Surf for more chill music! 

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