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Bug Banter with the Xerces Society

Bug Banter with the Xerces Society


Bug Banter with the Xerces Society

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Length:
16 episodes
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

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Join us as we explore the fascinating world of invertebrates and discover how to help these extraordinary animals. The Xerces Society is a nationwide non-profit organization that works to conserve invertebrates and their habitats. For more information go to xerces.org.
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Episodes1 - 10 of 16 episodes

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Midnight Entomology: Unveiling the Secrets of Nocturnal Insects

As humans, we often think of the world through the lens of daylight - when we are most ...

36 minutes
May 07, 2024

No Mow May: A Starting Point, Not the Finish Line

Tired of mowing your law? We have good news - you don’t have to, and the bees (and frit...

28 minutes
Apr 23, 2024

Floater, Sheepnose, and Cat’s Paw: Exploring the Fascinating World of Freshwater Mussels

In this episode of Bug Banter, we are going underwater to highlight an invertebrate tha...

40 minutes
Apr 09, 2024

Buzzing Canopies: Forests' Vital Role in Supporting Pollinator Diversity

For many of us, if we were asked to describe a place that is good for bees, I suspect t...

37 minutes
Mar 26, 2024

Bumbling Through Nature: Exploring the Fascinating Life History and Community Science of Bumble Bees

Spend time in a garden and you’ll probably hear the buzzing of a bumble bee. These char...

44 minutes
Mar 05, 2024

Life in the Dark: How Artificial Light is Impacting Insects

Light pollution. Go outside at night and you’ll notice them — lights on buildings, in g...

42 minutes
Feb 20, 2024

The Magic of Fireflies: Flashing Lights, Glowing Worms, and Chemical Reactions

Fireflies. Just the word evokes for many people memories of summer evenings filled with...

40 minutes
Feb 06, 2024

Surviving Winter: What Heat-loving Butterflies do during the Cold Months

We’ve previously talked about overwintering monarchs seeking refuge in warmer climates,...

39 minutes
Jan 23, 2024

Nature's Original Transformers: The Amazing Beetles

We are all familiar with beetles. Look around your home or neighborhood and you’ll find...

34 minutes
Jan 09, 2024

Saving the Bees: Why Honey Bees Are Not the Answer

No bee is as popular as the honey bee. When we think of a bee, many of us think of this...

43 minutes
Dec 19, 2023