Just Bugs

This bug from our childhoods can be a real nuisance when it’s cold out. But, their mating sure is funny! Thank you Tatum for your request and for listening.  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Also known as lighting bugs, these bright bugs are some of the most  fascinating  insects we’ve covered this far! And a bonus, there larvae are glow worms!!!!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

The largest recorded insect by weigh and a type of cricket that can just 3 meters at a time in the same family?! These extraordinary New Zealand natives are a fascinating bunch!  Thank you Aimee for your request!!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Worms aren't bugs you say? We beg to differ! These wiggly invertebrates may not be arthropods but they are still buggos in our hearts. Plus they’re big on hugs!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

The sad tale of how a case of mistaken identity resulted in the mass bug-murder of hundred of caterpillars. Plus! The cutest little cotton ball around.  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

A bug bus with cool flame decals?! Where do we get our tickets?  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

This gentle giant has crawled, and pinched, its way into our hearts. Is there a bug in that tank?!  Thank you Elijah A. for this wonderful listener request!!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

How many legs?! The centipedes friendly cousin, the Millipede is sure to slowly move its way into your heart. Or possibly just into your shoes.  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

On our very first interview episode, we speak with fellow insect enthusiast and real life Entomologist, Mitchel Logan of Insects for Fun! We talk field research, why we love bugs, and…. cows? Thank you Insects for Fun for joining us! You can find Insects for Fun at: https://insectsforfun.podbean.com/?fbclid=PAAaYPmzUTqQTq13JEYA4UZLAsA73pHP85cFlU5lPAV3T9c7B-IVlWGI1lIuo Special Insects for Fun episo...

Employees who are willing to sacrifice themselves for the good of the company? Not something you see everyday! These lovely ladies are fearless and faithful!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

It’s a stone! It’s a fly! No wait it’s a Stonefly!! On this week Listener Request episode we cover a wonderful benthic buggo!  Thank you Elizabeth C. for your listener request!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Who's the dad with the longest legs? The Harvest men! Harvestman? I'm confused!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Is it a bug? By our definition, yes. It might, however, also be an alien! These are the most interesting and bizarre creature we have covered thus far with out contest.  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Thank you, Kathy Jo, for your request!  Come learn about a beautiful and docile spider whose name come from a dark and mysterious origin!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

An explosive insect? No way! Believe it or not this buggo doesn’t take no nothin from nobody. Armed with a highly efficient chemical weapon, this beetle is able to evade almost all potential predators.  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

This beautiful, rare butterfly has an extremely unique way of raising its young! As close as an insect can get to adoption. Not the baby these unsuspecting parents were expecting!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

A large buggo with many names and backstories, the Jerusalem cricket is a night owl who isn’t picky at the dinner table. Neither are the owls who eat them!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

We discuss all things aphids! From their sweet “honeydew” to their relationships with plants and ants, we cover everything you need to know about the aphids in your gardens!  Thank you for your request, Sam York!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

On this chaotically energized episode, we discuss an avid hunter and everyone’s favorite lakeside friend, the dragonflies! Exclusively covering the Aeshnidae family. Come learn all of their unique quirks! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

A cute and unassuming aquatic buggo turns out to be a vicious predator. Don’t fall in the water, invertebrate friends!  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Tanzanian Giant Tailless Whip Scorpion! What a mouthful! This special Amblypygi love a dark cave and looks like the thing of nightmares (to Matt, of course.) Come learn about a very unique critter!   Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

We cover a well loved critter, the pill bug aka the Roly-Poly. A cherished character of our childhoods, the rolling isopod. Do you share our appreciate for these terrestrial crustaceans?  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

The smartest spider in the world with the most adorable face. This jumping spider is a versatile hunter with the eye sight like a cat and tactics like a lion. Listen in to learn about a fascinating arachnid!  Thank you to Vani C. for your listener request!   Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast S...

Happy Holidays from Just Bugs! This week we cover the a very festive scarab beetle! We home this cold loving beetle bring you a warm and wonderful holiday.  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

We discuss reddit’s favorite bug which may be the cutest insect on this planet.  Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs