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    Bugs Need Heroes

    Bugs Need Heroes

    Bugs Need Heroes

    ratings:
    Length:
    54 episodes
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Description

    On each episode of Bugs Need Heroes, an ecologist and an illustrator team-up to create a new insect-inspired super hero. The finished characters are posted to our social media pages and at BugsNeedHeroes.com

    Email us questions about bugs at BugsNeedHeroes@gmail.com


    Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.

    Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.

    Edited by Derek Conrad.

    Character artwork by Amanda Niday.

    ”Ladybug Castle” by Rolemusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Episodes1 - 10 of 54 episodes

    Title

    Pepper and the Pollution Solution (PEPPERED MOTHS)

    While this moth itself isn't very impressive, it has had an interesting story coincidin...

    68 minutes
    		May 12, 2024

    Delay

    0 minutes
    		May 05, 2024

    The Underground Musician (MOLE CRICKETS)

    Another cute bug this week! Mole crickets live in the soil and build musical instrument...

    69 minutes
    		Apr 21, 2024

    Sweater-Eater Lad (CARPET BEETLES and other DERMESTIDS)

    On this week's episode, we talk about the spring-time sensation: carpet beetles! We als...

    74 minutes
    		Apr 07, 2024

    Cicadapocalypse with Roger McMullan (PERIODICAL CICADAS)

    This week Amanda and Kelly are joined by Roger McMullan to talk about periodical Cicada...

    76 minutes
    		Mar 24, 2024

    Dr. M Grampus (VINEGAROONS aka WHIP SCORPIONS)

    This episode we discuss an adventurous arachnid with a powerful presence and a tender h...

    68 minutes
    		Mar 10, 2024

    Bearded Bobby the Brigand (ROBBER FLIES)

    This episode Amanda learns about a bug didn't know that she kinda knew when we discuss ...

    74 minutes
    		Feb 25, 2024

    The Good Katy (KATYDIDS)

    This episode contains discussion of sexual behaviors in katydids, which is surprisingly...

    81 minutes
    		Feb 11, 2024

    Roller Girls (TERRESTRIAL ISOPODS) with Dr Scott Kight

    This episode contains discussion of sexual behaviors in isopods and other animals. Thi...

    95 minutes
    		Jan 28, 2024

    All Bugs Go To Kevin (bonus)

    We talked to Kevin for quite a while so here's a bit more with him!

    26 minutes
    		Jan 14, 2024