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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Episodes

Staphylinidae, a family of crafty beetles 16.02.2024 2:58

The story of a beetle with its wings neatly packed. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Teleopsis, a fly with the eyes of a stalker 16.02.2024 3:10

The story of a fly with several millimeter between its eyes. Soundscape made with recordings from Tom Hunt. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Winter special! The snow dwellers 06.01.2024 3:12

The story of insects who defy the cold. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

The vulture bee, a carrion enjoyer and her iron belly 22.12.2023 2:42

The story of a bee who went through a major diet switch. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Eristalis tenax, a crafty maggot 15.12.2023 2:11

The story of a larva breathing through its elongated butt For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Xenos vesparum, a twisted parasite 08.12.2023 2:34

The story of a clever parasite in a wasp butt. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Nicrophorus, a beetle hiding its treasure 01.12.2023 1:31

The story of a beetle and its microbial friends. Illustration by Marina Gorbunova, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Austrospirachtha, a double-agent 24.11.2023 1:31

The story of a beetle with a massive rear end. Cover illustration adapted from J.A.L. Watson, 1973. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Pisaura, a generous spider 17.11.2023 1:18

The story of a male spider preparing his mating. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Scarabaeus, a navigator in the night 10.11.2023 2:07

The story of a beetle with an eye for the night sky. Original illustration picture by Alex Dreyer – some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Sphecodes albilabris, a bee stealing from other bees 21.10.2023 1:39

The story of a cuckoo bee looking for a host nest. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Myrmica microrubra, a royal cheater 21.10.2023 1:09

The story of a queen ant, slightly different from the other queens. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Antarctophthirus, a travelling louse 21.10.2023 1:34

The story of a small louse starting its journey on the back of a sea lion. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Ammophila, a caring mother 21.10.2023 1:34

The story of a solitary wasp looking for a prey. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Tetragnatha, a spider ready to bite for love 20.10.2023 1:26

The story of a male spider looking for a mate. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast

Cupido minimus, a territorial butterfly 20.10.2023 1:36

The story of a female Butterfly laying her eggs. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast