Podcasts about arthropods

This fine gem has some sharp edges! But her taste in nurseries? Yuck! Thank you to Ansle and Anri for your listener requests! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Continuing our "Bugs in love" series with information on insect mating.BBC Earth video on mantid matinghttps://youtu.be/Os3OBJSlpUc?si=WF4nlKLa2FgzANZ-Canadian Museum of Nature video on insect/ arthropod matinghttps://youtu.be/ZCbV1yMhFmw?si=hGks7w15UM0symWBLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

They're big. They're strong. They're named after the mythological greek guy! Thank you, David, for the listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

This bedtime story takes us on a journey through time and space. We explore the appearance and evolution of life in Earth's oceans, from the first microorganisms and the diversification of life forms that happened during the Cambrian and Ordovician explosions, to our time. Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Prehistoric Oceans05:05 How Oceans and Life Appeared on Earth19:59 Cambrian Explosion31:16 Fish, Arthropods, and Mollusks45:08 From Paleozoic to Mesozoic56:49 Towards Modern Marine Ecosystems  Welcome to Lights Out LibraryJoin me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style stories read in a calming voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep.Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621⁠⁠⁠Listen on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños!En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠⁠⁠ 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We're back with our 2024 entomology gift giving ideas episode. This year we decided to talk books!Books recommended:My First 100 Bug Words by Chris Ferrie and Lindsay Dale-ScottA Sting in the Tale by Dave CoulsonInsects of North America by John C. Abbott & Kendra AbbottCommon Insects of Texas and Surrounding States by John C. Abbott & Kendra AbbottThe Goddard Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance by Gail Miriam Moraru & Jerome Goddard IIEssential Entomology by George C. McGavin, Leonidas-Romanos Davranoglou, et al.Borror and DeLong's Introduction to the Study of Insects (7th edition) by by Norman Johnson and Charles TriplehornFireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs: Identification and Natural History of the Fireflies of the Eastern and Central United States and Canada by Lynn Frierson FaustThe Bees in Your Backyard by Joseph S. Wilson & Olivia Messinger CarrilAmazing Arachnids by Jillian CowlesWasps of North America by Heather HolmSix-legged Sex: The Erotic Lives of Bugs by James K. WangbergStocking Stuffers – any laminated pamphlets from Quick Reference PublishingBonus Non-Fiction book: Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel JoyceLogo by Natalie Cervang in the Tale, Dave CoulsontesMusic by Owen DesBles

Ever wondered what bugs could be hangin out in your pantry? It's time to give thanks for bugs! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

DUN DUN DUNNNN. Everyone's least favorite bugs finally has its own episode! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Warning: This episode is gross and contains subject matter that may not be appropriate for our young listeners! Specifically, vivid descriptions of bodily harm to animals, including humans. Listener discretion  is advised. Botflies are bad for other animals too? Yikes!! Thank you, Abel for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Happy Halloweeeeeeeen! In the spooky spirit we bring you a yucky but very interesting bug! The Botfly! Thank you, Abel, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

The cutest bug you might mistake for a cockroaches ever!! Thank you, Liz Dukes, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

This week we get the chance to talk with Juice from Juice's Arthropods, who is a California based Arachnid aficionado and supplier of some of the coolest spider breeds, enclosures and supplies that you will find. You can checkout his site at http://www.juicesarthropods.comWe are hoping to get into the application of spiders in a living soil (no-till) garden and which species could offer a positive IPM presence.You can support our show by supporting our businesses:http://www.rubberduckyisopods.comhttp://www.mibeneficials.comhttp://www.okcalyxxshop.com #bioactivespiders #arachnids #arachnidrearing #notill #organic #growyourown #familyrunbusiness #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity

Hippty hoppity, Leafhoppers on their way! Thank you to Leanne, Atreyu, and Ondine for you listener request! Support the Show.Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Have no fear! Fleas part two is here!No fear that is unless bug-borne illnesses scare you that is! Thank you to our Patreon for participating in this months Poll! Support the Show.Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Tiny jumper with a hankering for tasty blood snack! Anyone else feeling itchy? Thank you to the folks on Patreon for the Patreon Polls Pick! Support the Show.Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

In the latest episode of Spoodcast, Lauren and Laena welcome Juice from Juices Arthropods to delve into the fascinating world of arthropods, particularly roaches. From post-apocalyptic survival to peculiar incidents at the Jersey shore, the episode offers a unique blend of humor, enlightenment, and offbeat imagination. Juice shares his journey as a 'bug nerd,' from reading field guides to breeding Dubia roaches, offering insights into bug behaviors, arthropod breeding, and entrepreneurship. Delve into discussions on mantis species, jumping spiders, tarantulas, and even favorite Taco Bell orders, ensuring an entertaining and educational experience. The episode continues with in-depth discussions on bug behaviors, experiences with tarantulas, and upcoming conservation projects. Unraveling intriguing facts about arachnophobia and challenging fears about spiders, the hosts explore the profound relationships formed with these creatures, from centipedes to bearded dragons. Concluding with a dive into the world of roaches, including tips on terrariums and feeding strategies, this episode promises to redefine understanding and appreciation for these often-underestimated creatures. Whether a seasoned spider lover or a first-time bug enthusiast, tune in for a riveting, entertaining, and enlightening journey into the intriguing world of arthropods.

Small, normal, unassuming, brown ants. But they keep a nasty secret! They're invasive!!!! Thank you, Lucas, for your listener request!Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Research summary: The evolution of nociception in arthropods, published by abrahamrowe on April 17, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. This post is a short summary of A long-read draft assembly of the Chinese mantis (Mantodea: Mantidae: Tenodera sinensis) genome reveals patterns of ion channel gain and loss across Arthropoda, a peer-reviewed, open-access publication in G3: Genes | Genomes | Genetics under a CC BY license. The paper and supplemental information can be accessed here. The original paper was written by Jay Goldberg, R. Keating Godfrey, and Meghan Barrett; the research conducted in the paper was funded by Rethink Priorities as part of our research agenda on understanding the welfare of insects on farms. This post was written by Abraham Rowe and reviewed for accuracy by Jay Goldberg and Meghan Barrett. All information is derived from the Goldberg et al. (2024) publication unless otherwise cited, and some text from the original publication is directly adapted for this summary. Introduction Mantids that engage in sexually cannibalistic behaviors (e.g., where the female eats the male during copulation) are often cited as a pinnacle example of insects' lack of pain sensation and, therefore, sentience. In their seminal paper on insect sentience, Eisemann et al.'s ( 1984) Do insects feel pain? - A biological view, the authors cite the fact that male mantids continue to mate while being cannibalized as a behavioral indicator of a lack of pain sensation in insects more broadly ( Eisemann et al. 1984). This behavior suggests that male mantids might not even be able to sense, and thus respond reflexively to, the noxious mechanical damage that occurs during the copulatory experience. One mechanism by which animals can sense mechanical damage is through nociceptive ion channels, proteins found in their peripheral sensory neurons. At the time of Eisemann et al.'s publication, insects were not known to have nociceptive ion channels (a fact they also discuss). It has now been determined that many arthropods (including insects) have nociceptors that perceive chemical, mechanical, and thermal injuries. Indeed, many of their nociceptive ion channels are homologous to mammalian channels (homologous, meaning that the genes for these channels were inherited from a common ancestor to both mammals and insects). However, whether mantids have these ion channels - thus presenting a challenge to the 'peripheral sensory perception' part of the Eisemann argument against insect pain as demonstrated by male mantid behavior - is not known. Genes can be gained and lost across species. Finding evidence of the presence or absence of these channels in the genome of a sexually cannibalistic mantid species would be an important first step to understanding the weaknesses or strengths of Eisemann et al.'s claims about how we might interpret their behavior. Further, by looking at the genes of arthropods across families, we can assess how nociception may have evolved in insects and possibly begin to understand why there is a variance in nociceptive ion channel expression across the arthropods. This understanding might help us identify what kinds of noxious stimuli are perceived negatively by different insect species in the future as, for instance, some other animals are known to lack certain categories of nociceptors (e.g., cold nociception is lacking in some fish species; Sneddon 2019). Additionally, gene copy number (how many copies of that gene the species has in its genome) can also play a role in the strength of their response to a noxious stimulus ( Jang et al., 2023; in Drosophila melanogaster). Determining gene copy number could eventually lead us to understand the high degree of variance in response to noxious stimuli among insects. Of course, in all cases, surveying genetic data is on...

This week we will discuss Ectoparasites.  The CDC says: "Although the term ectoparasites can broadly include blood-sucking arthropods such as mosquitoes (because they are dependent on a blood meal from a human host for their survival), this term is generally used more narrowly to refer to organisms such as ticks, fleas, lice, and mites that attach or burrow into the skin and remain there for relatively long periods of time (e.g., weeks to months). Arthropods are important in causing diseases in their own right, but are even more important as vectors, or transmitters, of many different pathogens that in turn cause tremendous morbidity and mortality from the diseases they cause.  

A long-awaited rule from the EPA limits the amounts of six PFAS chemicals allowed in public drinking water supplies. Also, some spiders, beetles, and centipedes spend winter under snow in a layer called the subnivium. Plus, a drumroll for the total solar eclipse.EPA Sets Limits On ‘Forever Chemicals' In Drinking WaterThis week, the EPA finalized the first-ever national limits for the level of PFAS chemicals that are acceptable in drinking water supplies. Those so-called “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have long been used in products like fire retardants and oil-and water-repellent coatings, and are now ubiquitous in the global environment. Water treatment plants will now have to test and treat for several varieties of the chemicals, which have been linked to a variety of health problems in people.Sophie Bushwick, senior news editor at New Scientist, joins SciFri producer Kathleen Davis to talk about the rule and its potential impact on water agencies. They'll also talk about other stories from the week in science, including research into a new vaccine against urinary tract infections, theories that extend the multiverse into a many-more-worlds interpretation, the passing of particle physicist Peter Higgs, and a new front in the war on pest rats: rodent contraceptives.Where Snowpack Meets Soil: An Important Winter Home For BugsWhen winter rolls around and snow piles up, many insects head down to a small layer called the subnivium for the season.. This space, between snowpack and soil, shelters small insects, amphibians,and mammals from freezing temperatures.Arthropods as a whole are understudied, says Chris Ziadeh, graduate of the University of New Hampshire and lead author of a recent study about the distinct communities that live in the subnivium. Better understanding which creatures call the subnivium home in the winter, as well as their behavior, could help us conserve them as the climate warms.Guest host Kathleen Davis talks to Ziadeh about winter arthropod activity, species diversity, and why we should all care about protecting insects in our communities.Drumroll Please! A Performance For The Solar EclipsePeople found all manner of ways to celebrate the solar eclipse that happened earlier this week, but one Science Friday listener found a particularly musical way to take in the experience.Matt Kurtz, a sound artist and musician based in Akron, Ohio, realized his town would be in the path of totality for the April 8 eclipse. So with some funding from Akron Soul Train, a local artist residency, he put together a percussion section (complete with a gong) to perform a drumroll and build suspense up until the moment of totality. They performed in Chestnut Ridge Park to a crowd of onlookers.“When you hear a [drumroll], it forces you to be like, something's about to happen,” he said in an interview. “It's a way to pay attention.”As the gong rang out and the crowd cheered, Kurtz put down his sticks and experienced his first solar eclipse totality. “It was a release,” he said. “I had a couple minutes of peace where I got to look at the stars and feel where all this work went to.”Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

The fuzziest giant in the game, the Emperor is its name! …Well one of them! Thank you, Emma, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

There are portals within many national forests that offer entry into realms of the most curious forms of biodiversity. These underground chambers and hallways are called lava tubes or caves. In these landscapes below the ground, tiny creatures creep in the shadows in costumes of faded hues. Their pallor is paired with neighboring life forms that sparkle when hit by a flashlight, as if dusted with glitter. And these subterranean spaces are also archives that contain records of our Paleolithic and climatic past. To explore within, a readiness for crawling will be required. Fortunately, we have an experienced caver to show us the way.   For a transcript please visit the episode website.

Happy Valentine's Day from us at Just Bugs! We hope you spend the day with a bug you love!  Thank you to Uncle Scott for the listener request!Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

A spider that looks and walks like a crab?! What could be cuter? Thank you, Megan Carter, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Large fuzzy ants or heavily armor wingless wasps? I think you know! You'll never get passed these defenses! Patreon poll winner! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Cammie tells Faith about the myth(?) that Australian wildlife (especially spiders) are more dangerous than the rest of the world.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Something came out of the river near New Richmond, Ohio – those who saw it said it was a kind of alien lifeform, and utterly indescribable. What was the strange creature that has come to be known as Octoman? (The Ohio Octoman) *** Drivers were convinced they'd spotted the infamous Blue Bell Hill ghost on the A229 in February 2019. That was the last time the ghost was spotted – and some believe it wasn't really the ghost at all, but something else. (The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill) *** There are plenty of ghost stories in the Lake Placid area, but probably the most unique and mysterious is the story of the Lady in the Lake. So mysterious is this ghost that it has inspired many authors and filmmakers – but the true story is more creepy than any ghost story. (The Lady In Lake Placid) *** In the early days of those reaching the New World, superstitions and unusual beliefs about others, even your own neighbors, were commonplace. Most anyone could be accused of being a witch. And I do mean anyone. Be thankful you weren't one of the first settlers to live in America. (American Witches) *** Gigantic spiders are reported worldwide, yet we have yet to actually capture one to prove their existence or study them to see how they grow so large. Is it possible the giant spiders don't exist – or could it be a different creature we have yet to identify? (The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods)PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who love strange and macabre stories can listen too!https://weirddarkness.com/actuality-of-enormous-arthropods/SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Ohio Octoman” from It's Something Wiki (Itsmth): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4x2ua8c***BOOK: “Bigfoot: Tales of Unexplained Creatures, UFO and Psychic Connections”: https://amzn.to/3scEJ85***BOOK: “The Bigfoot Case Book” by Janet Bord, Colin Bord, Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/3ccYVkY***BOOK: “Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us” by John Green: https://amzn.to/3d08z9w“Mammoth Spiders” heard at the beginning of the episode is from UnexplainedMonsters.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5pfd8“The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods” by Karl Shuker from the book, “Mirabalis – A Carnival of Cryptozoology and Unnatural History”: https://amzn.to/3d1p8Sm, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3dxsemrm“The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill” by Victoria Chessum and Ben Ashton for Kent Live: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cyteuy8***PHOTO of Ghost of Blue Bell: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/47pm6yzd“The Lady In Lake Placid” by Jess Collier for LakePlacid.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mjnvdjs***BOOK: “A Lady in the Lake” by George Christian Ortloff: https://amzn.to/3lI30Ap***BOOK: “Dancehall” by Bernard F. 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Learn all about why these beautiful butterflies are disappearing and what we humans are doing to try to fix it! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

These well known and well love beautiful love a good road trip! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

 Welcome back bug lovers and ho ho ho, happy holidays! On today's show we're diving into Christmas trees! When these trees are being grown, there are some pests that might make their way onto the leaves and twigs, so we're talking about their biology and management. However, most of our calls that involve trees are in regard to insects that have been accidentally brought inside with live trees that are now walking all over the presents so we touch on that too. Finally, Jonathan fished up some folklore revolving around arthropods and Christmas. Tune in to hear all about it!A non-traditional Christmas spider Show Notes: Christmas tree pests, indoor and out: https://www.canr.msu.edu/christmas_trees/pest-management/https://christmastrees.ces.ncsu.edu/christmastrees-pest-management-in-christmas-trees/https://extension.psu.edu/insects-on-real-christmas-treeshttps://kentuckypestnews.wordpress.com/2023/12/12/does-your-christmas-tree-have-bugs/Christmas wasp: https://fdacsdpi.wordpress.com/2020/12/24/all-about-the-folklore-of-christmas-insects/http://greydogtales.com/blog/folklore-origins-christmas-wasp/Christmas spider:https://agrilife.org/urban-ipm/2018/12/21/the-legend-of-the-christmas-spider/ Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @bugmanjon, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app!If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  

Also known as the turkey tick, these guys have no problem eating everything on their plate. Thank you, Jam, for your listener request!! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

The most interesting Brian you'll ever meet. This fly is one of the only animals that can live in the Great Salt Lake! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

They eat the dead, eat maggots and have orange and black elytra. How much Halloween can you get? Thank you Audrey Kali for your listener request!! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

An ant that feeds on the “blood” of their young AND kills large arthropods with a lightning fast snap of their jaws?! Spooooooky. Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

This stunning moth is an omen of death, but is it well deserved? Thank Sommer Williams for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

What's dark and pointy and spooky all over!? Earwigs, of course! Just playing, they're not spooky, just odd! :) Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

Gorgeous little golden nuggets! And the larvae carry a nugget of their own? Intriguing. Thank you Beatrice and Jeff for the listener request!  Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

Dozens of legs, painful sting, armored and ready for battle? AND it's a foot long?! This may be Matt's worst nightmare but this bug is one for the books! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

The cutest little fuzz ball you ever did see, the Rosy maple moth. I only wish they lived a little longer. Hurray for episode 50!Thank you Helena for your listener request!! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

This quirky assassin is not to be messed with! It is however, quite interesting to look at. Thank you, Milo, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

We discuss the creatures making those little mud huts on the corners of your patio, Mud Dauber wasps! They may look villainous but these sleek beauties are not black widows, they just eat them. Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

This one is a stinker! No no, these fascinating beetles just really love dung. But that's not all! They are super strong and unique in more ways than just their dietary plans. Thank you, Hunter, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

Whether you call it a Devil rider, a Witch's Horse, or a Prairie Alligator, the two-striped walking is sure to surprise you. What they lack in speed they make up for in potent chemical defense that is severely irritating to the eyes AND the olfactory nerves. (It's very stinky.) Don't get too close to these fascinating critters! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

A Big Purple Spider for a little girl. This stunning spider is one of Savana's favorite types of spiders, a tarantula! Their gorgeous velvet appearance and vivid colors make them a popular pet. Come learn why! Thank you to Amelia (and her mother) for the listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

We take a ride in the way way back machine to hundreds of millions of years ago to see what giant bugs were like and how they may have existed. Come learn about the giants we are glad do not roam around today but are happy to know once existed! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

This gorgeous moth is one of the largest insects in the world with such a wide array of defenses, it's a wonder they have predators at all! Thank you Atticus for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

Kids meet your Aunt Midge! She's a bit frigid. She's the only insect in the antarctic and the largest terrestrial animal that lives on Antarctica! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

How many legs? Why so many legs? What's a millipede versus a centipede? And again WHY SO MANY LEGS. We have just the guy for that: Diplopodologist Dr. Derek Hennen. As a person who's spent over a decade sorting through leaf litter and naming scores of new species, Derek is truly a champion for the multi-limbed little critters. If you liked what Casey Clapp brought to Dendrology, get ready to appreciate millipedes like you never thought you would. Also: mythology gossip, world records, Taylor Swift fandom, and sniffing bugs. Dr. Derek Hennen's websiteFollow Dr. Derek Hennen on Instagram and Twitter and @dearmillipedeA donation was made to Lower Muskingum ConservancyMillipedes of Ohio Field Guide PDFYou may also enjoy: Dipterology (FLIES), Sparklebuttology (FIREFLIES), Forest Entomology (CREEPY CRAWLIES), Entomology (INSECTS), Scorpiology (SCORPIONS), Kinetic Salticidology (DANCING SPIDERS), Acarology (TICKS), Melittology (BEES)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, masks, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramSound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam MediaTranscripts by Emily White of The WordaryWebsite by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn