StrepsipZerg

The Insect Insights podcast

Science EN ↓ 41 episodes

Max is an entomologist and he's here to tell you short stories to learn more about the daily life of insects, like if you were one of them. Get on board for short meditative journeys! Transcript available on the website:http://strepsipzerg.com/podcast

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The earwig nymphs, a jealous bunch 19.06.2026 4:43

The story of a kid who didn't want to share its mom. Today, the insect insights is back to talk, one more time, about sociality in insects. But this story is about a small family more than a giant colony. Let's dive in a fascinating family dynamic in this entomological short-form podcast! Written, recorded and produced by Max Aubry For scientific sources, additional credits and transcript: www.str...

The Forest Skimmer, a dragonfly with a fulvous potential. 01.06.2026 6:02

Today, the insect insights invite you to take on the cuticle of a dragonfly in Southeast Asia. Deep in the forests of Vietnam, you have just emerged and are ready to fly away. but what will happen? Discover the fascinating story of the Forest Skimmer and it's surprising color changes in this entomological short-form podcast! Written, recorded and produced by Max Aubry For scientific sources, addit...

The Large blue, a con artist butterfly 08.05.2026 5:55

The story of a great escape following an undercover job. Today, the insect insights is back for a second season! What best to begin than an escapade in the world of ants, entering through the main door with a clever disguise. Leave the human world behind, and embrace the life of a caterpillar who is just too clever to bother taking care of itself, and decided ants should do that instead. Written,...

The alkali fly, a specialised swimmer 19.02.2025 5:18

The story of a salty dive. Special thanks to @EukaryoticMenace and Summer from the Fediverse for their support, advice, and research. Learn more about the Kootzaduka'a Tribe here : https://monolaketribe.us/ For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Aphelocheirus, a longlasting diver 31.01.2025 4:39

The story of an animal at the apex of smallness. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

The wrong caterpillar, an unlucky victim 20.01.2025 4:20

The story of an animal at the apex of smallness. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

The Strepsipteran larva, a treasure of miniaturization 03.01.2025 4:39

The story of an animal at the apex of smallness. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

The silverfish, a picky eater 17.12.2024 5:03

The story of a diet choice. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast Featuring the track Lyrebird by Ultracomformist (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://ultraconformist.bandcamp.com/album/egg

Solenopsis, a little thief 25.11.2024 5:00

The story of a band of minute thieves. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

The leafminer, a minute moth 25.10.2024 4:04

The story of a hacker in a leaf. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Colobopsis, an explosive ant 11.10.2024 3:29

The story of an unexpected encounter. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Volucella, a fly living among wasps 27.09.2024 3:54

The story of a guest in a wasp nest. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Erigone, a miniature flying spider 02.08.2024 4:03

The story of an aerial journey. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Acropyga & pet, a matriarch duo 20.07.2024 4:02

The story of a partnership between ant and mealy bug. Cover illustration from clurarit (CC BY-NC) For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Myrmeleon, a hidden foe 04.07.2024 3:39

The story of a battle in the sand. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Tyrannomyrmex, a captive ant 21.06.2024 3:28

The story of an ant in an unusual setting. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://strepsipzerg.com/podcast

The angel insect, and its exceptional wings 07.06.2024 4:25

The story of a delicious mating. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Ant larva, an immobile worker 26.05.2024 4:12

The story of a industrious little baby. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Podagrion, a passe-muraille wasp 31.03.2024 2:40

The story of wasp breaking in a fortress. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

The Rusty Tussock moth, a task splitter 22.03.2024 3:58

The story of a caterpillar at a morphological crossroad. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Cupido minimus, a territorial butterfly - remaster 15.03.2024 2:37

The story of a female Butterfly laying her eggs. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast This is an re-recorded version of the first episode.

Pisaura, a generous spider - remaster 15.03.2024 1:57

The story of a male spider preparing his mating. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast This is an re-recorded version of the first episode.

Rhynocoris, an assassin with a multitool 08.03.2024 4:18

The story of a bug with a versatile venom. Illustration from Rita Sunko (cc0). For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Extatosoma, an early runner 23.02.2024 3:14

The story of a young spiny leaf insect on an escape trajectory. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Meloe, an explorer of possiblities 16.02.2024 3:32

The story of a larva trying new things. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast