Podcasts about ladybirds

In which trophy winners are announced; two voices are heard; two languages are spoken; there is a humble nod to an extraordinary gift; and many generous words are spoken

If you like the trope of damsel-gets-saved-by-badass-protector (of the ghost, demon, death, variety) then this is the book for you. Ladybirds is a younger, entry-level introduction to this author, who also wrote the darker romantasy duology Peaches & Honey.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59086069-ladybirds?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hmdg2hUPuJ&rank=1Other books mentioned in this episode:Belladonna by Adalyn Gracehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59227936-belladonna?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=X9RVXpqfsw&rank=1Phantasma by Kaylie Smithhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204593914-phantasma?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=yMfhZE8gJT&rank=1Peaches & Honey by R. Raetahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62691790-peaches-honey?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=rp21XFSsc5&rank=1The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199928276-the-love-of-my-afterlife?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=fyZRgCypqH&rank=1The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200338241-the-dixon-rule?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=zYU0HddBQc&rank=1A Sensual Summoning by Rachel J. Romanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195742750-a-sensual-summoning?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dDP8kbRusU&rank=1Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Send us a textLee and Simon talk about things that bother them about themselves and learning to live with them. Things covered: Apple iCloud shared accounts and how shit they are, a ladybird backflip a la Jackie Chan, ladybugs, speaking all Northern, living in Lancaster, Blackpool, depressed British seaside towns, PIGS acronym (Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain), Bob and Lee's ladybirds experience, finding out what ladybirds taste like, Torch Song Trilogy, the difference between hardware and software, knitting stick count in, Simon getting high on his own (bread) supply, Oliver Burkeman's Meditation for Mortals, learning to live with the the things that bother them, people pleasing, Totnes street folk singer who hates Lee, Lee sounding a bit more unhinged, chaos in the world of Bob and Lee (and singing a Christmas Carol), Bob and Lee teaching with Henry and William (their dogs at the time), performing "like me", pay them bitches no mind, self-absorption, Simon's clunking dogging him until he dies, Antipodeans going overseas to see the world (their big OE), risky humour in Turkey, the line between getting it right and getting it very wrong, squaring ourselves with ourselves, being aspirational, human beings recognising their shapes, saying goodbye. Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net. ---The Midlifing logo is adapted from an original image by H.L.I.T: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29311691@N05/8571921679 (CC BY 2.0)

Rosemary Butler Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Part 1 Astrologer Zoe Moon warned it was gonna be a crazy day. I read that first thing this morning but forgot about it until 4:45 pm when things started going sideways. What could have been a non-show disappointment, turned into a delayed, technical bit of a mess, but ultimately delightful chat with the incomparable Rosemary Butler. Just the appetizer for what is sure to be a delightful feast when next we meet, Wednesday, March 26th, promptly Live @5! Instead of what I thought would be a quick hello, sorry, see you next time, Rosemary delighted with some choice stories about where she came from, her two all-girl bands, The Ladybirds and Birtha, opening for The Stones, great stuff there from the Beatles fan who eventually did get to sing with her hero, Paul, who inspired her to be a lefthanded singing bassist, through sheer Moxie, thanks to Kenny Loggins and Peter Asher, a funny Three Dog Night/Chuck Negron tale, a wonderful Ray Charles invitation, Bonnie Raitt, who she credits with changing her life, but we barely scratched the surface there as we did with Jackson Browne. Rosemary has sung, toured, and recorded with everyone who's anyone... Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Carole King, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, to name a few more - those stories and lots more when Rosemary comes back, under more ideal conditions, feather in hand, with her adorable exuberance to amuse and delight us! In addition to being an iconic backup singer whose memorable riffs have scored my life, Rosemary is a renowned vocal coach and gigs regularly. For all things Rose rosemarybutler.com She's beautiful, adorable, has lived a life dreams are made of, with a voice that'll deservedly live forever. Can't wait for more. Rosemary Butler Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Part 1 Wednesday, 2/26/25, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3XmsoQp

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In which a different team returned to Crimea Park; Misato does an impression of a metronome; Molly reads down angle; Alex is really really unlucky; Currie is too old to get out of the way; Vette does not go fishing; Sophie is composed; Monica is focussed; Molly really has to run; Sophie remembers the words of all of her teeball coaches; Molly does an impression of a ballerina; Steph pounces like a vulture; Caitlin pays the price for doing her own washing; Deborah doesn't panic; Sophie surprises herself; a lot; and then reaches back; Misato has good instincts; Currie has muscles; Vette uses her shoulders; Monica demonstrates the virtue of training; Sophie finally runs out of gas; Alex is a bit too strong; Currie blames Shaun's glove; Steph demonstrates the advantages of being tall; and Sophie wins her first ball!

In which Meg mounts a comeback; Caitlin advertises the power of Hard Solo; Misato is ready; most others are not; Molly is athletic; repeatedly; Vette reels in the years; but laments having to run; Monica lacks patience; but not as much as Deborah; Molly dislikes the fence; Dan and Steph stop talking; Monica can run; but the gloves clang too often

In which calls and messages of love and respect come from around the world; Molly finally draws a walk; Dan has a personal coach; Steph thinks too much; George replicates training drills; Meg goes chasing (thankfully); Vicky is unrushed; Molly gets muscular; Misato is consistent; Alex is ripped off (with an apology); Vicky physically demonstrates Australian vernacular; Caitlin executes her first rundown play; Steph is in exactly the right spot at exactly the right time; Dan uses the whole field; Meg makes an adjustment; Alex doesn't throw despite wanting to; Steph is not nervous in plastic; but still has bruises to show for it; Caitlin is not confident of her footing; however Molly is a a century of games is celebrated with hedgehogs!

The Irish Girl Guides (IGG), in collaboration with Engineers Ireland, is excited to announce the launch of the Engineers Ireland STEPS Ladybird Engineering Badge. This new Badge builds on the success of the Engineering Badges for Brownies (ages 7-10) and Guides (ages 10-14), extending the opportunity to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities to girls aged 5-7. With the Ladybird Engineering Badge, Irish Girl Guides and Engineers Ireland aim to inspire young girls to explore STEM and consider engineering careers. The badge introduces fun, hands-on challenges that foster creativity, curiosity, and teamwork while building problem-solving abilities and an engineering mindset. By engaging in this initiative, girls are empowered to see themselves as future innovators in a traditionally male-dominated sector. This partnership aligns seamlessly with IGG's Journey Programme and mission to enable girls and young women to reach their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world. The initiative also supports several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 1 No Poverty, and SDG 4 Quality Education. It envisions a future where young girls can contribute to sustainable engineering practices that address global challenges. Since the launch of the Engineering Badges in 2018, more than 3,500 Brownies and Guides have earned their Badges, highlighting the success of this initiative. By introducing the Badge to Ladybirds, IGG and Engineers Ireland aim to inspire girls from an early age, empowering them to believe in their abilities and pursue their ambitions, promising a bright future ahead. "At the moment less than a quarter of both engineers and engineering students in Ireland are female. It is clear that more must be done to encourage girls and young women to take up roles in this fascinating industry, particularly if Ireland is to develop the kind of large and diverse engineering profession needed to meet tomorrow's challenges," said Damien Owens, the Director General of Engineers Ireland. "Through our collaboration with the Irish Girl Guides, a community-focused organisation with which we share many values, we are delighted to have the opportunity to promote engineering to young girls, opening up greater opportunities for their future," said Owens. Róisín Mills, the Programme and Training Commissioner, said, "Our mission at IGG is to develop girls into global citizens. Through our partnership with the Engineers Ireland STEPS programme, we have delivered high-quality STEM education to our youth members, broadening both their knowledge and understanding of engineering, as well as their prospects in STEM fields. The Ladybird Engineering Badge is a great way for our youngest members, the Ladybirds, to be exposed to engineering topics in a fun and engaging way." The Engineers Ireland STEPS Programme unlocks the potential of engineering for school children eager to make a meaningful impact in the world. The award is one of four primary and post-primary student engineering initiatives coordinated by the STEPS programme, which is funded by the Department of Education, Arup, the EPA, ESB, Intel, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Irish Girl Guides has 10,000 members across Ireland. Guiding started in Ireland in 1911 and operates throughout the 26 counties with 1,600 volunteer Leaders providing an informal educational programme of fun and challenging activities that foster confidence and leadership skills in girls and young women, enabling them to develop to their full potential and to become responsible citizens.

In which Trav takes medical advice seriously; Shaun is grateful for his new screen; Molly is respected; Georgina lunges; Alex remembers her leg kick; Misato is a wall; Dan is too keen; so is Deborah; Ciara is very quick; Sophie crushes without knowing where it went; Alex knows; Dan crushes; Deborah gets her first; Misato gets revenge; Ciara runs hard & slides even harder; Caitlin is ready; Georgina loads; Monica battles, Molly rides her luck; and Nanami does lots of difficult translating; before Trav shares her heart and her mind!

Dax explains Canada, where has Adam actually been to, Dax hates pants, AWS announcements, a $10,000 pizza, the psychology of Adam, and should we want to improve ourselves?Want to carry on the conversation? Join us in Discord. Or send us an email at sliceoffalittlepieceofbacon@tomorrow.fm.Topics:(00:00) - Burp (00:33) - Ladybirds, washrooms, and Canadian history (02:24) - Where has Adam been? (09:19) - Dax vs pants (13:53) - When did Dax and Adam first meet? (15:04) - AWS announcements (26:17) - Sponsor: Terminal Coffee (27:22) - Is $4 billion a lot of money? (32:00) - Lamda function concurrency (37:27) - $10,000 pizza (39:00) - Terminal event in New York (44:03) - Adam's psychology (54:18) - Facts about Adam (01:05:06) - Should we have a desire for self improvement? (01:12:41) - Why is Adam's pinkie numb?

In which, fresh from their strong win over Carine Cats, the Ladywhips sit down to listen to the baseball journey of Rebecca Travaglione

In which the Freedom Centre practice very hard for the first pitch; Trav volunteers to catch it; Shaun volunteers to wear a tutu; Trav is pumped; (Those things are not connected though); Molly dislikes wasting pitches; Trav enjoys fouling them off; Caitlin has her mojo back; Molly's subconscious gets in her way; Sophie isn't quite quick enough; but Steph is; Ciara keeps it alive; Deborah has a first; Trav crushes; Sophie is unflustered; Vette does an impression of a pretzel; Trav has the deke; Sophie forgets to move out of the way; Ciara doesn't panic; nor does Sophie; Vette launches but respects her knees; Molly breathes out; and love is celebrated!

In which Clayton gives up his Sunday morning; Molly forgets how to give up a ball; Misato doesn't like wasting pitches - especially with her fan club watching; Steph is out in front; Vette does all she can to avoid running; Caitlin gets her bat mojo back; Sophie misses a signal; Alex covers as Caitlin gets confused; Deborah gets to the first three bases for the first time; Monica shows off her outfielding skills from Saturday softball; Alex picks the deepest part with the longest grass; Vette cannot turn; Alex discovers Yoshinobu; On the shortest hit of her career Molly becomes the club's women's hits record holder; Sophie is cool and strong under pressure; and there is joy on the field.

Is it a bird or a bug? The answer is neither! Ladybirds or ladybugs are beautiful beetles that are a great help in the garden, where they can eat up to 100 aphids per day. This week's critter is the papapa kopure or orange-spotted ladybird (Coccinella leonina), an endemic species with a glossy black body and bright orange spots. Ladybirds are beloved creatures. Since the Middle Ages, they have been associated with the Virgin Mary, and many people still believe they bring good luck.

In which George is determined; Deborah charges; Dan is stretchy; Molly is exhausting; Steph overanalyses; Trav is cautious but has some moves; Alex awakens old memories but is very athletic; Ciara can run; Alex is strong; Steph Marshals the field; Caitlin slams the door; Molly slams the ball; George is gritty; Dan is patient; Alex gets dirty; & George does something she hasn't done for some time!

In which Molly was muscly & Misato was well drilled; Trav finds a way to get out of starting pitching & Caitlin finds a way to deal with her hangover; Steph unsuccessfully tests a new sliding technique; Monica needs to tape up yet another injury; Deborah doesn't miss; Misato is unlucky; Steph has lots of running to do; Georgina makes an adjustment; Trav surprises herself; Caitlin gets better as she gets tired; Nanami comes all the way to watch;and although it rains at least none of the rhinestones come off!

Jillian brings the primal yet sweet Howl for the Gargoyle by Kathryn Moon, while Maggie brings the cozy yet spooky Ladybirds by R. Raeta.The girlies talk about Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's super close friendship (which could mean nothing), Maggie sings “Roslyn” from the Twilight soundtrack, and if any hot sexy ghosts wanna contact us, do it in a non-alarming way.Leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @apodcastofsmutanddragonsMaggie: @themargaretlibraryJillian: @jillian.reads.smut (instagram)@jilliankiechlinart (tiktok)Business inquiries and/or say hi: apodcastofsmutanddragons@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A writer concerned with wondrous beetles and beautiful birds, M G Leonard and her award-winning books, for the past decade, have been inspiring the entomologists and ornithologists of tomorrow. Here, Leonard joins Oakes on the banks of the river that inspired Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows" for an episode about how Nature and Storytelling are vitally important in inspiring young (and old) minds. In an interview that spans the arts - everything from Shakespeare to "Starship Troopers" - David and Maya discuss why badgers walk like an actor called Michael Bryant, how Ladybirds are actually Transformers, why Entomologists hate "The Hungry Caterpillar", and why beetles deserve a co-credit for authoring Darwin's "The Origin of the Species". Most importantly, hear how Maya's journey into our natural world was far from guaranteed; in reality, it was a wild journey forged through stories, storytelling and one or two lies. Initially just a "Bug Tourist", Maya is now the Vice President for the insect charity BugLife, and manifested the world's first Masters Degree in Entomology. All that, and how to survive if you were ever to find yourself in a battle against a human-sized beetle! Why not become a "Subscription Squirrel" on our Patreon, and help support the production of this podcast? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send us a Text Message.If you've been following our Instagram this week, you might have noticed our battle with aphids. So, I thought it would be helpful to share some more details of biological control in gardening.Biological control involves the use of natural enemies to tackle garden pests. From introducing predators to employing pathogenic nematodes, we explore how these methods offer effective and eco-friendly pest management solutions.Key Takeaways:Benefits of Biological Control: Unlike chemical pesticides, biological controls leave no residues and cause no harm to plants. Once established, natural enemies can multiply and reduce pest populations to acceptable levels.Understanding Predators:Predatory and parasitoid biological controls, though not providing instant results, offer long-term solutions. Timing is crucial, as introducing them before heavy infestation ensures effectiveness.Seasonal Considerations: Glasshouse predators and parasites thrive in warm conditions, with ideal breeding temperatures between late March and September. Reintroduction may be necessary annually.Compatibility with Pesticides: Predators and parasites are sensitive to pesticides, necessitating their avoidance for several weeks before introducing biological controls. Fatty acid-based pesticides can be used with caution closer to introduction.Common Garden Pests and Solutions: Aphids, thrips, vine weevils, slugs, and red spider mites are prevalent nuisances. We explore natural remedies such as ladybirds, lacewings, predatory mites, and nematodes to combat these pests effectively.Practical Tips: Daily monitoring, manual removal of infested leaves, and encouraging natural predators like birds contribute to pest management efforts.To explore further, visit Ladybird Plant Care - www.ladybirdplantcare.co.uk, where Tessa can assist you in selecting the right biological controls for your garden.Embrace sustainable gardening practices with biological control methods, ensuring a thriving garden ecosystem without harmful chemicals. Flower Farmers Retreat 2024 (21 &22 September): https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/businessretreat2024 2024 Farm Day at Field Gate Farm (10 August): https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/farmvisit A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cut-flower-resources/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Group 'Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business' https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Facebook Group 'The Cut Flower Collection' https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowercollection

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Ladybirds - those tiny, spotted insects - are beloved of many, with some believing their bright colours and polka dot livery bring good luck. Now, pushing beyond the realm of luck and into the field of agriculture, the small beetle is taking on a new role as a pest-eating assassin, thanks to new research from Murdoch University. The story by Hannah Kwon for SBS News was produced by RaySel for SBS Tamil. - நாட்டில் பயிர்களுக்கு அழிவை ஏற்படுத்தும் பூச்சிகளை கட்டுப்படுத்த விஞ்ஞானிகள் முன்வைக்கும் யோசனை: பூச்சிகளை சாப்பிடும் கரும்புள்ளி செவ்வண்டுகளுக்கு பூச்சிகளை சாப்பிடும் பழக்கத்தை கற்றுத் தருவது என்பதாகும். இந்த அறிவியல் தகவலை விளக்கும் விவரணம். ஆங்கில மூலம் SBS-News க்காக Hannah Kwon. தமிழில்: றைசெல்.

Ladybirds - those tiny, spotted insects - are beloved of many, with some believing their bright colours and polka dot livery bring good luck. Now, pushing beyond the realm of luck and into the field of agriculture, the small beetle is taking on a new role as a pest-eating assassin, thanks to new research from Murdoch University. - テントウムシ。それらのちっぽけな点々のある虫は多くの人に愛されており、一部の人はその明るい色とはっきりした水玉模様が幸運をもたらすと信じています。しかし、マードック大学の研究のおかげで今や、この小さな昆虫は幸運の領域を超えて、農業の分野に進出して、害虫の駆除という新たな役割を担っています。

Ladybirds - those tiny, spotted insects - are beloved of many, with some believing their bright colours and polka dot livery bring good luck. - Сонечка — ці крихітні плямисті комахи — улюблені багатьма, дехто вважає, що їхні яскраві кольори та ліврея в горошок приносять успіх.

Ladybirds hay bọ rùa được nhiều người yêu thích. Một số người tin rằng màu sắc tươi sáng và những chấm bi trên lưng của chúng mang lại may mắn. Giờ đây, loài bọ nhỏ xíu xinh đẹp này đang khẳng định nó thật sự là loài bọ may mắn khi một nghiên cứu mới của Đại học Murdoch cho thấy loài côn trùng nhỏ này là sát thủ ăn sâu bệnh rất hữu ích cho nông nghiệp.

Ladybirds are beloved of many, with some believing their bright colours and polka dot livery bring good luck. Now, pushing beyond the realm of luck and into the field of agriculture, the small beetle is taking on a new role as a pest-eating assassin, thanks to new research from Murdoch University.

Ladybugs, Ladybirds, or Lady beetles are familiar to all in art and in reality. These little munchers of aphids and other garden insects are common in many habitats. If the supply of soft-bodied insects on your cabbages dwindles, the adults will fly off to other plants in your garden and elsewhere. Because lady beetles have been collected and sold for as biological control agents, species have been moved from place to place and even between continents. This episode covers such topics and also addresses efforts to document rare native species and even farm them for reintroduction into their former habitats. Episode art is from iNaturalist contributor Bill Siebert. Bill is a retired biology teacher equipped with a 600mm and macro lens. For more information about his photograph, get a free iNaturalist account and look here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171724937

In which Lisa chickens out; Michelle plays somewhere for the first time; there are lots of discussions about balks; Anney has a new glove; Trav has a too well-worn move; a pitcher covers first; Caitlin eventually stamps the right spot; Ciara's bat keeps making it look effortless; as does Molly's glove; Trav monsters; as does Michelle; but Caitlin is unlucky; Steph gets fired up; but Anney is ready; Steph collects bruises; Richelle is unlucky; Michelle can run in plastic; Trav loses some sticky; & Caitlin blacks out.

In which Annie gets very very nervous (& then has cause to be); there is much discussion about spray charts (which Steph then ignored); Caitlin cannot read a signal (but executed her thing perfectly); after she gets her uniform dirty; Anneliese gets one in exactly her spot; Molly is everywhere (fortunately); Ella makes the adjustment; Anneliese does not; Sophie find it hard to with the left hander; Trav start doing it all herself; & inspires Molly to do the same; Caitlin can't miss; Trav can't be caught; & Sophie lives with her changeup.

In which Amelie gets grounded and very few people's days improve from there …

In which boys selfishly do too much digging; Ciara doesn't need sunglasses; Molly finds some footing (at least initially); Trav's timing is way off; Michelle's is not; Steph is robbed as Shaun is misunderstood; Ciara is robbed of an in-the-park; Caitlin's arm gets the yips; Molly can't find footing; Chasey is played by the infield; the Kelmscott disease recurs; Monica threads a needle; Trav has good instincts; Sophie's are even better and she has the arm to match; Trav takes the collision but there is niggle; Steph falls asleep on duty; Ciara though does not; Ciara steadies; Michelle is fired up; Caitlin is spiked but stoic; Monica leads off again; Trav cops one; Michelle delivers (without getting hit); Caitlin is fired up; Ciara's hands are safe; Steph does her job but Ciara is desperately unlucky; Anney celebrates a birthday; Richelle finally finds where she needs to stand; & Shaun causes unnecessary confusion for Janice.

In which Emma is finally forced to lie still; everyone is grateful for the McGillivray Sea Breeze; Caitlin plays the veteran card; Dan learns to score; Janice loves the new tablet; there is no collective understanding of the infield fly rule; Molly decides to do everything herself (& then feels really guilt about doing so); Caitlin beats one out; Steph's elbow has a kind of its own; Dan doesn't watch enough, Amelie watches too much; Anneliese gets them where she likes them; Vette breaks her season seal (but the scorers still love her); Michelle will not die wondering; Amelie falls asleep (which seems to wake her up); Molly threads a needle but misses a fence; Caitlin is grateful for quick runners; Ciara crushes it but is a quick runner; but then not quite quick enough; Richelle runs well up until the last moment; and the streak continues!

Derek is joined by Éanna Ní Lamhna, Niall Hatch, Terry Flanagan,Max Barclay, Co-Author, Giles Knight, Environmental Farming Scheme Advisor, Ulster Wild Life and Dr. Philip Buckley of the NPWS Topics for discussion include House Martins, Ladybirds, Heron's, Ospreys and Beetles.

Jessica wore ladybirds on her clothing, drank from ladybird patterned mugs, and sat upon cushions decorated with ladybirds. So, naturally, she was quite happy to invite a ladybird into her home. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (minimum of one per month) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you! You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcast

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Ladybirds are cute from our perspective. But you wouldn't feel the same way if you were an aphid!As one of our best allies against a variety of small, slow-moving plant pests, ladybirds are most welcome in any garden. Listen as Dr Ian Smith enlightens us about this group of insect (and sometimes fungus) pest-eating garden allies.Follow Ian on Twitter: @EcologianFollow the Plants Grow Here podcast on Twitter: @PlantsGrowHereTweet insects you'd like to hear about: #PGHBugsTheme music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5lVBxhSw5k

Ladybugs, or Ladybirds, are popular insects with gardeners with a taste for pests like aphids, but it's not just prey that's important. Entomologists have examined plants to see what else a ladybug looks for in a home. You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2022/10/how-can-you-encourage-ladybugs-to-your-garden/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2022.105063

Happy Wednesday! It's September 28, 2022 and today, we're talking about ladybirds and NASA's space crash! Come join us.  ** You can also send us a message to the Morning Kids AU Instagram account, or to MorningKids@sca.com.au. Backyard Buddies: https://backyardbuddies.org.au/backyard-buddies/ladybirds/ Asteroid crash: https://twitter.com/NASA/status/1574546758822084608See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Planeteers!This week's episode is hosted by Captain Jack, and she tells us all about Ladybugs-why they are awesome, where to find them, and how to identify what species live near you.Did you know Ladybugs are also called Lady Beetles and Ladybirds, and there are about 5,000 different species? How can you tell what species your particular ladybugs are?We've got you covered, because, of course, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download that has a Ladybug ID chart, a Lifecycle chart, and a fun Ladybug Feeder project you can make! You can find it  HERE.If you want to watch the episode and see Captain Jack, you can do that HERE.Coming soon: Ladybug House Kits! You can build a house to attract Ladybugs to your yard and give them a place to stay! All the better to observe them, right?  Keep checking back at the shop HERE. They should be listed there soon.If you want 10 ways to get your kids outside and off their screens with very little effort on your part, get the free report at https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/10-ways-report If you want to read the Field Journal Blog, you can do that HERE.Until next week, have a Ladybug Scouting adventure in YOUR neighborhood!Website: https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/FaceBook: https://facebook.com/weirdandwackyplanetInstagram: https://instagram.com/weirdandwackyplanetTwitter: https://twitter.com/kbcarrauthoremail:  naturejustgotreal@gmail.com Get the Weird & Wacky Planet series: https://www.amazon.com/K-B-Carr/e/B00XIZ9ASW Get a FREE ebook: https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/free-book 

Ladybirds are up there with the bumblebee as one of the most loved & celebrated insects. From lovable characters in kids films to being used as designs on kids clothing, you'd be hard to come by someone who doesn't know what one is. Joining me this week to shine some light on these fascinating beetles is president of the Royal Entomology Society, entomologist & ecologist, Prof. Helen Roy. Helen tells all on how ladybirds captured her heart & where her love for them has taken her. She also gives us the juicy gossip of the hidden world of several different species. If you'd like to keep up to date with Helen, you can follow her on social media @UKLadybirds To follow us on social media visit @intothewildpod for Twitter & @intothewildpodcast for Instagram. You can also find Ryan on @mrryanjdalton Love the show or simply enjoyed this episode? You can buy us a coffee to say ta at https://ko-fi.com/intothewildpod MERCH: intothewildpodcast.teemill.com Into The Wild is your weekly wildlife, nature & conservation podcast, bringing you chat from professionals about a huge variety of wild topics. This episode is sponsored by Leica Sport Optics.

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For episode 50, I interviewed Professor Helen Roy who manages the UK Ladybird Survey. She is the author of several books including the Field Guide to the Ladybirds of the UK and Ireland and one of the most well-known ladybird experts in the world. She's also president of the Royal Entomological Society!  Find out more here: https://www.ceh.ac.uk/staff/helen-roy or follow her on Twitter @UKLadybirds    Follow Imogen Cavadino's slug survey,  mentioned in the episode here:  https://twitter.com/i_cavadino  Take part here: https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/help-our-research/slug    Buy me a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/hwabpodcast  Like my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenwingsandbloodlust Follow me on instagram: 365.ladybird Follow me on twitter: @hwabpodcast  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hidden-wings-and-bloodlust/id1476595771  Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2hpZGRlbndpbmdzYW5kYmxvb2RsdXN0L2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjIlauU6qr2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ  

All about the cream-spot ladybird. Does include a discussion of reproduction with some mildly strong language so take care while listening!  Featuring a promo for the Wild Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-wild-episode/id1364093026 @WildEpisode on Twitter    Buy me a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/hwabpodcast  Like my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenwingsandbloodlust Follow me on instagram: 365.ladybird Follow me on twitter: @hwabpodcast  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hidden-wings-and-bloodlust/id1476595771  Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2hpZGRlbndpbmdzYW5kYmxvb2RsdXN0L2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjIlauU6qr2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Sources: Field Guide to the Ladybirds of Britain and Ireland - Helen Roy  Ladybirds of UK FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/971664196190955 for more on cream-spot behaviour  https://bugguide.net/node/view/26792 - Polymorphic cream-spot ladybirds in the USA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvia_Crispinilla  For distribution in Channel Islands see irecord data on channel islands and Calvia quatuordecimguttata (www.irecord.org.uk)  https://www.pherobase.com/database/species/species-Calvia-quatuordecimguttata.php https://academic.oup.com/aesa/article/88/6/785/162813?login=true (Also shows that lower temperatures = bigger ladybirds).  https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/42503173/Chemical_protection_of_Calvia_quatuordec20160209-30509-1qhtj4f-with-cover-page-v2.pdf?Expires=1650412784&Signature=AYhihYlKN4Dp5AUA51bV17b80GZ-6oyl0UzQYEjAt59NZy1tXE~Ax-Ocy-PZlC2pBKsJAXQkJn47250qu~qbjVl7XXYSGbRRm5IOEmh-b~SXa29wloRF-6xZcDqiihynzmb8nxdHM78mnJQSF~kTbsaiCQyps5HpYabJnrCTSf9mVJLX3vMeztRE~PwxWGcCoJDHQtv-ylcJEVCZOwpTVhvyNfy7CwQhXuPuMra0Bu03oFt0G86Z0E91LKRXgfaEEezYI52b29ruVTS9ulzHo0E5sFNGhuUFsisUaS9gpfixK1YT3A0yzqwj45PIT2RdXeI-hVsw84wPFq7WDa9McA__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA - Alexandra Magro's study, 2007  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333761329_Niche_width_and_niche_specialization_in_four_species_of_ladybirds_Coleoptera_Coccinellidae_co-occurring_in_the_same_habitat - Polish study of 4 different ladybirds    http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/33024/ - Investigating ladybird alkaloids as new leads for novel insecticides  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/jeb.13074   https://doc.rero.ch/record/316061/files/10526_2012_Article_9470.pdf   https://resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/icad.12158 https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-2656.2004.00769.x - Sexually transmitted mites info  http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/513378/1/N513378PP.pdf  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10530-016-1077-6  http://earaza.ru/wp-content/uploads/20210505_zoo_eco_issues.pdf#page=177 - Russian study comparing clutch sizes on apples and pears  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jean-Francois-Godeau/publication/269100775_Identification_of_prey_items_in_frass_of_three_ladybird_beetles_living_on_black_alder/links/548051bc0cf2ccc7f8bb98f2/Identification-of-prey-items-in-frass-of-three-ladybird-beetles-living-on-black-alder.pdf  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0040402010001651 - Piperidines info   

I interview Mark Welfare from the Northeast Ladybird Spot, and Juliet Wilson and Per Smiseth from Cemetery Wildlife Watch about ladybirds in cemeteries. Around 35 minutes in, the zoom recording cut out, so apologies if it goes a bit weird around then!  Visit Juliet's Etsy shop: https://craftygreenpoet.etsy.com  Cemetery Wildlife Watch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/257026872679440  UK Hoverflies facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/609272232450940  Ladybirds of UK facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/971664196190955  Find out more about the North East Ladybird Spot here: https://twitter.com/NEE_Naturalist    Buy me a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/hwabpodcast  Like my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenwingsandbloodlust Follow me on instagram: 365.ladybird Follow me on twitter: @hwabpodcast  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hidden-wings-and-bloodlust/id1476595771  Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2hpZGRlbndpbmdzYW5kYmxvb2RsdXN0L2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjIlauU6qr2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ 

Have you ever wondered about ladybirds in Ukraine? Find out all about ladybirds in Ukrainian culture, how many types of ladybirds there are in Ukraine and more.  Help Ukraine:  Disasters Emergency Committee - https://www.dec.org.uk/  Ukrainian Institute - https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/ Meduza.io podcasts:   Meduza.io - https://meduza.io/ https://meduza.io/en/podcasts/the-naked-pravda - The Naked Pravda on Meduza https://meduza.io/podcasts/meduza-v-kurse - что случилось    Ladybirds in Ukraine information  https://hiddenwingsandbloodlust.podbean.com/e/%d1%81%d0%be%d0%bd%d0%b5%d1%87%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2-%d1%83%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%97%d0%bd%d1%96-%d0%bf%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%ba%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4/ - Ukrainian Google translation of this episode  https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%BA%D0%B0 - Ukrainian wikipedia article on ladybirds  https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%BA%D0%BE_(%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%82%D1%8F%D1%87%D0%B0_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%BA%D0%B0) - Wikipedia page about Ukrainian nursery rhymes and folk tales about ladybirds  https://redbook-ua.org/ - Red Book of Ukraine about endangered species  https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/ladybird-beetles-of-ukraine - Ladybirds of Ukraine - Inaturalist project  Alexander Slutsky's photo page in Kharkiv, Ukraine: http://www.alsphotopage.com/about/index  https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-can-inaturalist-community-do-for-our-fellow-naturalists-in-ukraine/29937 - Information about endemic species in Ukraine  https://twitter.com/UK_CEH/status/1498622347959586817 - UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology statement on Ukraine  https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/nov/06/whats-the-environmental-impact-of-modern-war -  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0306312715603249 - Leaf bugs near the Chernobyl site  http://www.eu-nomen.eu/portal/search.php?search=adv&SearchContent=WebSearchName&SearchType=begins&txt_Search=&accepted=accepted&rankm=%3E%3D&rank=220&belongs=Coccinellidae+%7C+Family&list=0&listareas=2196&listareastatus=1&btn_SearchAdv=Search http://www.eu-nomen.eu/portal/search.php?search=adv&SearchContent=WebSearchName&SearchType=begins&txt_Search=&accepted=accepted&rankm=%3E%3D&rank=220&belongs=Coccinellidae+%7C+Family&list=0&listareas=2196&listareastatus=8&btn_SearchAdv=Search - Pesi portal results  https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/taxonomy?country=UA&taxon_key=7782&occurrence_status=present - Numbers of different ladybirds recorded in Ukraine with Harlequins recorded 715 times, 7-spots 516 times and 22-spots 92 times.    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322138730_Notes_on_three_morphs_of_Bulaea_lichatschovii_Hummel_Coleoptera_Coccinellidae_from_Northern_Pakistan Ladybirds attack the beaches of Odessa and Kharkiv - https://nv.ua/ukraine/events/bozhi-korovki-atakuyut-plyazhi-mariupolya-i-odessy-prichiny-opasno-li-eto-foto-video-50170931.html  https://newsfounded.com/ukraineeng/in-southern-ukraine-millions-of-dead-ladybirds/  https://www.facebook.com/hrabro.odessa/posts/1676788112531736 Ukraine's ladybug fan breaks her own world record - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fToOfxAigpc  https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-collection-of-ladybirds    Thanks to @cabbageleek on twitter and matthewvosper on inaturalist plus everyone who helped me find the right information.  Like my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenwingsandbloodlust Follow me on instagram: 365.ladybird Follow me on twitter: @hwabpodcast  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hidden-wings-and-bloodlust/id1476595771  Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2hpZGRlbndpbmdzYW5kYmxvb2RsdXN0L2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjIlauU6qr2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ 

If you're a fan of professional surfing you have likely already heard all about the changes to the WSL tours and the full CT and Challenger Series schedules for 2022 announced this week.For our main discussion we delve into what these changes mean for the tour and how they will positively or negatively affect the women in particular. We have heard many opinions on the men's side, but very few for the women's. Here Shannon and Rachael share theirs.We also turn back the clock to similar changes made in 2010 and 2011 which did not sit well in the history books, especially with Tanner Gudauskas fans like Rachael...Our Hot Topics for this week cover the finalized North American QS field primed for the Challenger Series, preview the CT happening currently in Mexico and debrief Stab High, but mainly just the third episode...because, Ladybirds!For our brand new Post-Heat segment we talk to Caity Simmers after her Jack's Surfboards Pro win on the weekend and receive a voice note from the always amazing Bianca Buitendag after her silver medal performance in the Olympics.00:00: Intro: "...and I didn't bring any towels with us."03:52: Hot Topic #1: North American QS: "So let's talk about Kirra Pinkerton..."13:16: Hot Topic #2: Corona Open Mexico: "It's really exciting to see Silvana in!"17:12: Hot Topic #3: Stab High: "I think I suffer from something called aerial blindness."24:20: Post Heat #1: Caity Simmers: "You kinda just have to go on a closeout and send it!"28:51: Post Heat #2: Bianca Buitendag: "It's been a long road..."39:27: WSL Competition Roadmap: "Would Tanner Gudauskas Approve?"Read: NY Times Bianca Buitendag ProfileDonate: Life Community ServicesWatch: Stab High Ladybirds Episode, Bobby Martinez InterviewMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netWeb: www.womensurf.net

In today's episode Scott delivers the official Olympic forecast (a typhoon is coming!), David delivers Julian Wilson's unofficial retirement (while Scott predicts a world title from him), the boys then analyze why the Ladybirds are the future, and lament a 17 millions gallon sewage dump at Elo's homebreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that just five groups of insects dominate your garden? And can you tell the difference between bugs and beetles? In this week's episode, meet the Bug Five and learn how to tell them apart, with beautiful drawings by Lindsay's former student, Pandora Dewan, and lots of new video clips. You are encouraged to select your own Bug Five, by choosing your favourite representative of each of the five groups and you can decide whether Linday's Bug Five are better or worse than those selected by entomologist Liam Crowley.