Episode 42

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16th Feb 2023

Our favorite insects

In this episode, we answer the dreaded question...."what is your favorite insect?"

Logo by Natalie Cervantes

Music by Owen DesBles

Molly's Favorites:

Fire ants: https://fireant.tamu.edu/manage/faq/

Honey bees: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/honey-bee/

Praying mantis: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/praying-mantis/

Zebra Heliconian: https://aggie-hort.tamu.edu/databases/butterflies/butterfly-gallery/pages/Lantana9.html and for more information, visit: https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Heliconius-charithonia

Wizzie's Favorites:

Pale-bordered field cockroach: https://landscapeipm.tamu.edu/what-is-ipm/ipm-concepts/pest-identification/good-bug-bad-bug/neither/cockroaches/

Cuban cockroach: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/120830-glowing-cockroaches-bugs-science-animals

Jumping spiders: You can download our Texas spiders publication here: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/spiders/01t4x000004OUUuAAO and if you want to enjoy some ADORABLE photos, check out Thomas Shahan's flickr account here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/opoterser/albums/with/72157629202125460

Bryant's Favorites:

Dobsonfly: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/dobsonfly/

Snakefly: Check out this awesome publication: https://lacewing.tamu.edu/neuropterida/neur_bibliography/edoc12/lyu2018ref18033-19522.pdf and click here for some general photos: https://elp.tamu.edu/ipm/bugs/order-raphidioptera/

Mantidfly: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/mantidfly/

Scorpionfly: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/scorpionfly/

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About the Podcast

Bugs by the Yard
Learn about insects in Texas gardens and backyards
Learn about insects that occur in urban backyards and gardens of Texas; whether they be pests, beneficials, or really fascinating! This podcast is presented by Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie through the Department of Entomology with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service & Texas A&M Department of Entomology.

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About your hosts

Molly Keck

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I am an entomologist (integrated pest management program specialist) with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Bexar County. My specialty is urban and landscape insects but I also love beekeeping and teaching people about beekeeping.

Wizzie Brown

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I'm an entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, based out of Austin, Texas. I conduct educational program, research, and demonstration projects on urban and structural insects, working with a variety of audiences.