Arthro-Pod

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! On today's episode Jody and Mike sit down with for two special interviews with monarch experts Thelma Heidel-Baker of the Xerces Society and Tori Pocius of Penn State!  Tune in to learn all about America's favorite insect and how we can all help conserve their populations!  Photo by Thelma Heidel-Baker Show notes Xerces Society https://xerces.org/monarchs/ https://xerces.org/monarch-nectar-plants/  Milkweed seed finder: https://xerces.org/milkweed/ Native Plant Guide http://xerces.org/monarch-nectar-plant-guides/ Photo by Jody GreenQuestions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! On today's show, the Arthro-Pod gang discuss one of the insect world's most musically inclined representatives, the cicada! We go in to detail about what makes cicadas special compared to other true bugs, when they evolved, how/why do they make so much noise, and what do they mean to us culturally.  We also celebrate making it to 50 episodes! Tune in and join us won't you?! Tibicen dorsata on a sunflower (Photo by Jim Kalisch; UNL Entomology) Cicadas have many fans on the internet, if you would like to learn more about them you should head to Cicada Mania. We would also like to thank Cicada Mania for the cicada sound MP3s you hear in this episode http://www.cicadamania.com/  We also want to give a shout out to Erin Hodgson and Matt O'Neal's show "Soybean Pest Podcast"https://www.ent.iastate.edu/soybeanresearch/podcasts/soybean-pest-podcast  According to Jody, this is the cutest cicada in Nebraska (Photo by Jody Green; Nebraska Extension) And finally, the offensive Halloween decoration that all entomologists hate That is... not how that works Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! On today's episode of Arthro-Pod, Jody and Jonathan meet up with Jim Kalisch  of the UNL Department of Entomology. Jim is a great colleague and mentor who is retiring before the end of the year. He has 33 years of experience as a diagnostician for the state of Nebraska and therefore 33 years of knowledge on how pests can come and go. Tune in to hear about pests that no longer seem to be an issue, rising issues to keep an eye on, and cases of the bizarre and strange! Jim and the hosts after our recording!Jim has helped with many entomological mysteries over the years and is also a talented photographer as you can see below.  Nymphal burrower bugs by Jim Kalisch; UNL entomology departmentAdult red admiral butterfly by Jim Kalisch; UNL Department of EntomologyQuestions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Hey there bug lovers! On today's itchy episode of Arthro-Pod, the gang discusses the ABCs of chiggers. Chiggers are immature mites that feed on mammals and create itchy, red spots. Tune in to learn about how they melt your skin and drink it up and find out why nail polish isn't gonna help! Plus, how do you keep them off you in the first place? All that and more in the 48th episode of Arthro-Pod! I want to drink your skin! Photo by Jim Kalisch; UNL EntomologyShow notes An extension circular from UNL about chiggers Info from Texas A&M on these mites      It's been a bad year in Texas for Chiggers Chigger bites on ankle. Photo by Jim Kalisch; UNL Entomology Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! Today's episode of Arthro-Pod features Jody and Jonathan covering the risque topic of insect mating! Insects are the most successful animals on earth and their reproduction is part of the reason why. Join us for a PG-13 episode where we discuss insect anatomy, how insects court one another, and how mating probably isn't all that pleasurable to bugs!  A private moment between two grasshoppers (Photo by Ivy Orellana) Show Notes If you want to enjoy National Pollinator Week, check out their site: http://pollinator.org/pollinator-week Insect courtship can involve the use of sound. Learn more about insect sounds here:http://songsofinsects.com/ Ask an Entomologist has discussed some of the same topics on their website and we used them as a resource for this recording. Check out their awesome work here: Courtship:https://askentomologists.com/2018/02/15/insect_courtship/ Insect Sex:https://askentomologists.com/2016/03/15/insect_coitus/Here is a male moth's coremata in action. You'll have to listen to learn what it's for! Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!   We're on Stitcher too!  This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy there bug lovers! On today's episode of Arthro-Pod, Jody and Jonathan meet up with Dr. Travis Bourret of Creighton University to talk about ticks! These blood sucking arachnids are a source of consternation and fear every summer, mainly due to their disease vectoring capabilities.  In this show the gang talks about what ticks are, how they get pathogens inside of them, why not every tick carries every pathogen, and the many types of illness you could contract. At the end, some tips are shared on tick prevention. Tune in! Know your ticks! Different species can be vectors for different diseases. If you would like to contact our guest to discuss ticks, here is some contact info Instagram: tickdrTwitter: @drbourretCreighton Website: https://medschool.creighton.edu/faculty-directory-profile/101995/travis-bourret Lab Website: http://drbourret.wixsite.com/bourretlab An American dog tick questing at the tip of a blade of grass. It waits for to host to walk by and then they give them a big hug! In Nebraska, we mainly deal with American dog ticks or this species- the lone star tick. Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!   We're on Stitcher too!  This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Two American dog ticks who are just plum full!

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! On today's show our intrepid trio of hosts discuss just how scientists name a species of animal. Mike has named several new species himself and helps to discuss just what the rules are for the process and what changes have been happening! Tune in! Linnaeus, who created the binomial nomenclature system we are discussing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Linnaeus Here are some show notes if you are interestedhttps://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispeedia/wpcd/wp/b/Binomial_nomenclature.htmhttps://www.amentsoc.org/insects/glossary/terms/binomial-naming-system Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!   We're on Stitcher too!  This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! When we talk about insects and other arthropods, many of our conversations are about their status as pests. On today's Arthro-Pod though, we are talking about them as PETS! From cockroaches and beetles, to spiders and scorpions there are lots of different kinds of arthropod animals you can have as a pet. With our guest, Sarah Triplett of the Butterfly Pavilion, we talk about which ones are easiest, which ones to avoid, and tips/tricks for helping your pet live a long and happy life with you! Tune in! Rosie the Rose-hair tarantula prepares to feed Sarah Triplett is a professional arthropod caretaker! She serves as the lead zookeeper at The Butterfly Pavilion.The Arthro-Pod gang with some pet arthropods! If you would like to reach out to Sarah, she invites questions on arthropod care! You can reach her on the following platforms:  Twitter: @s_e_triplett Butterfly Pavilion on twitter: @B_flyPavilion      Instagram/facebook: @butterflypavilion·     Email: [email protected] Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!   We're on Stitcher too!  This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

On today’s show, Michael Skvarla talks with Julie Urbanabout spotted lanternfly, a new invasive pest in Pennsylvania that is poised to spread across the country. They discuss how, when, and where SLF was introduced, current research efforts, and some practical measures that can be taken to control it. If you have spotted lanternfly on your property, consult this calendar to properly time different control strategies. One control method is destroying eggs, which is demonstrated here. For additional information, see the Penn State Extension website for various fact sheet. Live adult spotted lanternfly. Photo by Lawrence Barringer, PA Department of AgricultureEarly instar spotted lanternfly showing the black with white polka-dot pattern. Photographer unknown, from here. Late-instar nymph showing red with white polka-dot pattern. Photographer unknown, from hereSpotted lanternfly egg mass. The eggs are laid and then covered with a substance that hardens by the female. Note the eggs in the bottom left that were missed by the covering. Photo: Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State.Sticky bands on tree-of-heaven, which catch and kill nymphs as they move up the trunk. For more information about tree banding, see this Penn State fact sheet. Photo: Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State. Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!   We're on Stitcher too!  This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! Today's show is part two of our series on women in entomology.  In this episode Jody has 4 guests she speaks to individually, May Berenbaum, Karen Walker, Marianne Alleyne, and Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris. They represent a different sectors of our science, different time points in careers, and different passions for insect science. Tune in to hear their stories and perhaps understand a little bit more about the challenges that women have faced in science and issues we all still need to work on.  Clockwise from top left: Dr. May Berenbaum, Dr. Marianne Alleyne, and Dr. Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris Find our guests on twitter: Rebecca: @PhytoseiidMay: @MayBerenbaumMarianne: @Cotesia1 Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!   We're on Stitcher too!  This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0