In this episode, botanist Nathanael Pilla joins in a conversation with entomologist Dr. John Heraty as they explore the spectacular superfamily of Chalcidoidea.

These tiny wasps are out-of-this-world with their specialized evolutionary relationships and stunning morphology! In this episode, John shares his infectious enthusiasm for these incredible creatures, focusing on the really cool life cycle of the Eucharitidae and their highly specialized relationships with ants.

Dr. John Heraty is the co-editor and an authors of the new book “Chalcidoidea of the World” (CABI, 2025).

Make sure to check out the Chalcid 101 website too!