The Bugs of Winter
Colder weather means fewer bugs around, but have you ever wondered where they go? On the season finale of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Dr. Jason Cryan about the bugs of winter — an episode ...
4 Sep 4min
Citizen Scientist Ted Fridirici
Entomology, the study of insects, brings together bug enthusiasts from all walks of life. Since bugs are all around us, studying them is a great way to get involved in science! Ted Fridirici is a grea...
28 Aug 7min
Endangered and Extinct Bugs
The bug world is filled with an abundance of interesting insects, but that abundance doesn’t mean bugs aren’t in danger of extinction. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats about extin...
21 Aug 4min
Internships feat. Moss Yeager
Many bug enthusiasts want to turn their love for insects into a career, but it can be hard to know where to start. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter talks about educational pursuits and ...
14 Aug 2min
The Biggest and Smallest Bugs
From species longer than twelve inches to those that max out at the width of a human hair, the bug world is full of interesting species. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter explores the bi...
7 Aug 5min
Venom
Across the wild world of bugs, many groups of insects have evolved to use the same survival tool: venom. For some bugs, venom is a weapon used to kill or immobilize prey. For others, it’s a defensive ...
31 Juli 4min
All That Is Mantis
If you’ve ever been stunned by the beauty of an orchid mantis or mesmerized by the clever camouflage of the Arizona bordered mantis, this episode of Bug Note is for you. There are more than 2,500 know...
24 Juli 5min
Why Adapt THAT Way?
Evolution is a fascinating (though sometimes strange) thing. When we look at the diverse animals around us, it can lead to questions, like, “Why did they adapt that way?” On this episode of Bug Note, ...
22 Juli 6min
