Insects for Fun!

• The European Ground Beetle (Carabus coriaceus)

  This week was a listener request to learn more about a lesser-known ground beetle: Carabus coriaceus. This ground beetle might not have a flashy bod or the ability to spray formic acid like some others, but it still has a unique life cycle and plays an important role in our ecosystems!    Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: [email protected]  Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6  

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• The Dubious Dubia Roach!

  This week we are looking at one of the most famous feeder insects for reptile owners! We will learn about the Dubia roaches' life cycle, habits, and what makes them so great as feeder insects. Here is a guide to breeding and starting your own roach farm: https://dubiaroachdepot.com/guidance/breeding-dubia-roaches Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: [email protected]  Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

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• Oil Beetles!

  This week is a listener submission requesting to talk about a special kind of beetle known commonly as "Oil Beetles". These beetles are unique in a variety of ways and you will learn all about why in this episode.    Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: [email protected]  Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

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• The longest legged arthropod! (Japanese spider crabs)

  This week we are talking about one of the largest crabs on earth and they happen to boast the longest legs of any arthropod! Japanese spider crabs are not only interesting from a physical perspective but also have a lot of unique and fun cultural history and folklore!  Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: [email protected]  Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

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• The silkmoth that squeaks! (Rhodinia fugax)

  This week we look at the squeaking silkmoth Rhodina fugax, which is a smaller giant silkmoth native to Japan, Korea, and China. In this episode you will learn about their life cycle, why they Squeek, how they do it, and some interesting traditions and names found in Japan.  Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: [email protected]  Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

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