Insects for Fun! – Details, episodes & analysis

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Insects for Fun!

insectsforfun

Science

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 170

A bite-sized informational podcast covering all things insect and arthropod, hosted by a master in entomology! Join me every week 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=46499107

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

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🇨🇦 Canada - Nature
16/10/2026
#78
🇨🇦 Canada - Nature
26/09/2026
#99
🇨🇦 Canada - Nature
25/09/2026
#75
🇨🇦 Canada - Nature
24/09/2026
#62
🇨🇦 Canada - Nature
23/09/2026
#48
🇨🇦 Canada - Nature
22/09/2026
#37
🇺🇸 USA - Nature
20/09/2026
#68
🇨🇦 Canada - Nature
19/09/2026
#99
🇨🇦 Canada - Nature
17/09/2026
#97
🇨🇦 Canada - Nature
13/09/2026
#77

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https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun
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https://www.instagram.com/justbugspodcast
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https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107
280 shares
https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=46499107
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The heaviest stick insects in the world! (Jungle Nymphs)

Episode 171

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 15:02

This week, we have a listener submission for the stick insect species Heteropteryx dilatata. The species is widespread across zoos, insectariums, and exotic insect hobbyists because it's not only the heaviest stick insect, but they also have a very broad range of host plants. Keeping them, and especially raising them, is not for the impatient, though...

Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun

IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

Music by Shingo sekiguchi

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Why cucumber beetles aren't welcome in the garden!

Episode 170

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 • Duration 14:40

This week we look at an infamous pest in gardens throughout North America, and why you should probably be proactive in keeping them off your gourds. This pest would be cucumber beetles: Acalymma vittatum and Diabrotica undecimpunctata.

Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun

IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

Music by Yuhei Miura

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The Centipede that became a Millipede! (Edentistoma octosulcatum)

Episode 169

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 12:36

This week was a listener request about a very interesting centipede. This specific species Edentistoma octosulcatum is quite literally a wolf in sheep's clothing because of how it hunts. So much so that even the first people who discovered it got confused. Learn all about this fascinating centipede and a couple other arthropods that have also cracked the code to eating Millipede each in a unique way.

Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun

IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

Music by Kei Kawaguchi

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The cutest giant(?) silkmoth. Rosy Maple Moths!

Episode 168

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 12:38

This week, we look at one of the most famous giant silkmoths, known as the rosy maple moth. You'll learn about the origins of their name, their life cycle, how to raise them as pets, and more!

Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun

IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

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Copepods! And why the world can't cope without them.

Episode 167

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 • Duration 15:16

Copepods are some of the most abundant crustaceans on earth, but that's not what makes them special. Learn about how these animals are not only micro cows of the sea, but also make huge impacts on carbon reductions.

Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun

IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

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Deer Ticks vs Dog/Wood Ticks and what to do when they bite!

Episode 166

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 17:48

This week we break down the differences between deer ticks and wood ticks, also known as dog ticks, and what happens when they bite. I'll, of course, cover the life cycles, including how Lyme disease is transmitted, and what to do if you end up getting infected.

Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun

IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

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Fairies are real! (Fairyflies, the tiniest insects in the world)

Episode 165

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • Duration 14:32

This week, we are going to look into the smallest known insects on earth and what it takes to have a fully functioning system in a body so small that they're quite literally invisible to the naked eye.

Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun

IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

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Asian Jumping Worms! (You don't want these in your yard)

Episode 164

Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 15:07

This week we're covering Asian jumping worms — and yes, they actually jump. These invasive earthworms from East Asia are tearing through the leaf litter of North American forests at an alarming rate, turning healthy soil into something that looks like used coffee grounds and leaving nothing behind for native plants to grow in. We cover how to identify them, why the Northeast is especially vulnerable, how one worm can start an entire infestation on its own, and what you can actually do about it. Check your garden before you listen. Actually, check it after too.

Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun

IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

Music by Takada Fu

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Ensign Wasps! (The Roach Hunters)

Episode 163

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 11:03

This week we're covering ensign wasps — the tiny black insects you've probably seen pacing along your walls, bobbing that little flag-like abdomen up and down. We'll look into their bizarre body plan, their 150-million-year history, and why the correct response to finding one is to leave it alone and say thank you.

Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun

IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

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The invisible menace you've definitely met! (No-See-Ums)

Episode 162

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • Duration 15:19

This week we're covering no-see-ums — the tiny biting flies you can't see, can't stop, and can't keep out of your house because they fly straight through window screens. We dig into why their bite stings so much more than a mosquito's, how they've been at this since the Cretaceous, and the one thing most people don't know: a close cousin of the insect that just ruined your beach trip is personally responsible for most of the world's chocolate.

Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun

IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825

Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com

Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

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Insects for Fun! – Details, episodes & analysis

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Insects for Fun! – Details, episodes & analysis

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