What do a meadow full of chirping grasshoppers, a creature the size of a loaf of bread living four miles underwater, and a wasp smaller than your fingernail have in common? They all made today's episode of The Six-Legged Narrative.

We are covering six stories from across the invertebrate world, including a technological breakthrough that could change how scientists listen to insects, a prehistoric revelation that will make you glad you did not live 300 million years ago, and two stories about a familiar aquatic insect that carry a warning we probably should not ignore.

Whether you are a seasoned entomologist or just insect-curious, this one has something for you. Hit play and let the natural world surprise you.