The Insect Insights podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The alkali fly, a specialised swimmer
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a salty dive. Special thanks to @EukaryoticMenace and Summer from the Fediverse for their support, advice, and research. Learn more about...
Aphelocheirus, a longlasting diver
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of an animal at the apex of smallness. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
The wrong caterpillar, an unlucky victim
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of an animal at the apex of smallness. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
The Strepsipteran larva, a treasure of miniaturization
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of an animal at the apex of smallness. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
The silverfish, a picky eater
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a diet choice. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast Featuring the track Lyrebird by Ultracomform...
Solenopsis, a little thief
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a band of minute thieves. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
The leafminer, a minute moth
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a hacker in a leaf. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Colobopsis, an explosive ant
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of an unexpected encounter. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Volucella, a fly living among wasps
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a guest in a wasp nest. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Erigone, a miniature flying spider
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of an aerial journey. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Acropyga & pet, a matriarch duo
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a partnership between ant and mealy bug. Cover illustration from clurarit (CC BY-NC) For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: htt...
Myrmeleon, a hidden foe
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a battle in the sand. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Tyrannomyrmex, a captive ant
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of an ant in an unusual setting. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://strepsipzerg.com/podcast
The angel insect, and its exceptional wings
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a delicious mating. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Ant larva, an immobile worker
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a industrious little baby. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Podagrion, a passe-muraille wasp
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of wasp breaking in a fortress. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
The Rusty Tussock moth, a task splitter
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a caterpillar at a morphological crossroad. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Cupido minimus, a territorial butterfly - remaster
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a female Butterfly laying her eggs. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast This is an re-recorded ...
Pisaura, a generous spider - remaster
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a male spider preparing his mating. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast This is an re-recorded ...
Rhynocoris, an assassin with a multitool
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a bug with a versatile venom. Illustration from Rita Sunko (cc0). For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: https://www.strepsipz...
Extatosoma, an early runner
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a young spiny leaf insect on an escape trajectory. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Meloe, an explorer of possiblities
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a larva trying new things. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Staphylinidae, a family of crafty beetles
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a beetle with its wings neatly packed. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Teleopsis, a fly with the eyes of a stalker
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a fly with several millimeter between its eyes. Soundscape made with recordings from Tom Hunt. For scientific sources, credits and transc...
Winter special! The snow dwellers
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of insects who defy the cold. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
The vulture bee, a carrion enjoyer and her iron belly
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a bee who went through a major diet switch. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Eristalis tenax, a crafty maggot
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a larva breathing through its elongated butt For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Xenos vesparum, a twisted parasite
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a clever parasite in a wasp butt. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Nicrophorus, a beetle hiding its treasure
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a beetle and its microbial friends. Illustration by Marina Gorbunova, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) For scientific sources, credits a...
Austrospirachtha, a double-agent
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a beetle with a massive rear end. Cover illustration adapted from J.A.L. Watson, 1973. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts:...
Pisaura, a generous spider
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a male spider preparing his mating. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Scarabaeus, a navigator in the night
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a beetle with an eye for the night sky. Original illustration picture by Alex Dreyer – some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) For scientific...
Ammophila, a caring mother
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a solitary wasp looking for a prey. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Antarctophthirus, a travelling louse
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a small louse starting its journey on the back of a sea lion. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.c...
Myrmica microrubra, a royal cheater
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a queen ant, slightly different from the other queens. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podc...
Sphecodes albilabris, a bee stealing from other bees
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a cuckoo bee looking for a host nest. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Cupido minimus, a territorial butterfly
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a female Butterfly laying her eggs. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast
Tetragnatha, a spider ready to bite for love
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a male spider looking for a mate. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: http://www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast