Bug Bytes - Glenn Marangelo

Bug Bytes

Glenn Marangelo

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 20

As described by Edward O. Wilson — perhaps the best known American biologist, researcher, naturalist and author — invertebrates are "The Little Things That Run the World." And indeed they do, in so many ways. In terms of numbers — while most invertebrates are pretty small, the sheer number of them is astounding. Together, they have more biomass than any other animal on earth.Learn more about the fascinating creatures that run the world, with Bug Bytes from the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium.

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Bug Bytes: Woodlice

Saturday, August 17, 2024 • Duration 02:14

Pill bugs. Sow bugs. Doodle bugs. Roly-polies. From around the world, there are at least another dozen nicknames for these small animals that are more scientifically referred to as terrestrial isopods, or woodlice.

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Pack Hunting Spiders

Saturday, July 8, 2023 • Duration 02:17

If you suffer from arachnophobia (the fear of spiders), then hold onto your seat. While the thought of one spider might be terrifying, what about spiders that hunt in packs of hundreds?

Hissing Cockroach Hitchhikers

Saturday, July 1, 2023 • Duration 02:11

The roaches are messy eaters, leaving bits of foo on their heads. The mites are like a tiny cleaning crew that eats any scraps of food left on the roach’s face.

Hairstreak Butterflies

Saturday, June 24, 2023 • Duration 02:07

Most Hairstreak Butterflies have hair-like tails looking like a pair of antennae and the colored marks looking like eyes. It appears that the butterfly has two heads!

Schmidt Pain Index

Saturday, June 17, 2023 • Duration 02:19

Ouch, that really hurts! But in comparison to the sting of other insects, how much does it really hurt?

Termite Architects

Saturday, June 10, 2023 • Duration 02:22

These six-legged architects regulate the mound’s internal temperature by opening and closing heating and cooling vents they constructed throughout their home, enabling them to adjust air currents to keep their insect skyscraper at the ideal temperature.

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Invisible Moths

Saturday, June 3, 2023 • Duration 02:14

Instead of slipping on a cloak, two species of moths rely on the unique shape of the scales that cover their wings to go undetected by bats.

Cicadas

Saturday, May 27, 2023 • Duration 02:14

Male cicadas use their blaring sounds to communicate with other cicadas. Their songs are used as alarm calls, territorial calls, or ballads to woo the ladies.

Harvester Butterflies

Sunday, May 21, 2023 • Duration 02:21

Introducing, the Harvester Butterfly …the only species of butterfly in North America where the caterpillars eat meat. More specifically, Woolly aphids are on their limited menu.

Bess Beetles

Saturday, May 20, 2023 • Duration 02:13

While other beetles are known to make various squeaks and hisses, Bess Beetle adults and larvae can make 14 distinctly different sounds to convey danger to the rest of the family, attract a mate, and enable family communications.

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