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Welcome to the world of arthropods, where you’ll meet the familiar insects, the fascinating myriapods, the creepy-crawly arachnids, and the water-dwelling crustaceans. We’ll dive into the science behind these amazing creatures and learn about their unique adaptations and behaviors. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, you’ll find something to discover and enjoy.
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By Jesse Hurlburt
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In this episode of "The Pod Adventures Venture," Charleigh and I, delve into the fascinating world of the summer fishfly, an arthropod seen in late spring and early summer. We describe its large wings, fluffy antennas, and impressive size, explaining its classification within the order Megaloptera. We discuss its lifecycle, highlighting its predato…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," Charleigh and I, explore the Luna moth, discussing its characteristics, life cycle, and significance. We share personal anecdotes and delve into the etymology of its scientific name, Actias luna. We highlight differences between moths and butterflies, focusing on the luna moth's unique features. We also co…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures, myself alongside my co-host Charleigh, delve into the fascinating world of the black carpenter ant, Camponotus pennsylvanicus. I discuss its identification, behavior, and ecological role, as well as its impact on human structures. Charlie and I share expert insights and management tips for infestations, whi…
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In this podcast episode, Charleigh and I, delve into the ecological significance of houseflies. We highlight their crucial function as decomposers and pollinators, as well as their position in the food chain. Despite their advantages, we also warn about the health risks associated with houseflies and recommend throwing away any food they may have c…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," Charleigh and I explore the fascinating world of the greenhouse millipede, Oxidus gracilis. We clarify the common misnomer "millipede" and discuss my species' origins in Asia and its accidental introduction to the United States. We cover physical traits, lack of eyesight, diet, habitat, and defense mechani…
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In this episode of "The Pod Adventures Venture," I, Jesse Hurlburt, along with my co-host Charleigh Hurlburt, dive into the fascinating world of the American cockroach. We tackle its incredible resilience, and clarify its true origins from Africa, not America. We discuss its scientific name, Periplaneta Americana, and its preference for warm, humid…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I, Jesse Hurlburt, along with my co-host Charleigh Hurlburt, dive into the fascinating world of the arctic bumblebee, Bombus polaris. We explore the bee's incredible adaptations that allow it to survive and flourish in the brutal arctic conditions, such as its ability to regulate its body temperature and i…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I, Jesse Hurlburt, along with my co-host Charleigh Hurlburt, delve into the fascinating world of the water strider, commonly known as the water skater or Jesus bug. We explore the insect's unique characteristics, behaviors, and life cycle, highlighting its ability to glide effortlessly across water surface…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I, Jesse Hurlburt, along with my co-host Charleigh, delve into the world of the black-legged tick. I share insights into its habitats, characteristics, life cycle, and the risks it poses to us humans, including disease transmission. We talk about the tick's scientific name, "Ixodes scapularis," its relianc…
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Season 2 is just around the cornerBy Jesse Hurlburt
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I'm excited to introduce you to the spined micro thena spider. This little critter has a truly unique appearance, and I can't wait to share all the fascinating details with you. During my own encounter with this spider, I was able to identify it using the Seek app, which was a real game-changer. Let me tel…
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In this podcast episode, we discuss the European mantis, an insect that was brought to the United States to help control gypsy moth caterpillars. Let me tell you about its appearance, hunting skills, and the important role it plays in our environment. I also have a personal story to share about a mantis egg sac hatching in my home, which really lef…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will provide you with a detailed insight into the life of the black and yellow mud dauber, a fascinating solitary wasp species. Let's dive into their unique nesting habits, impressive hunting skills, and intriguing life cycle. Don't worry, these wasps are not a threat to us humans unless we provoke them.…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will be delving into the world of fireflies, specifically focusing on the eastern firefly species. I will be explaining their physical characteristics, habitat, and their fascinating bioluminescent communication. Additionally, we will be highlighting the behavior of glow worms, particularly their predato…
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I hope you enjoy learning about the yellow garden spider!Must watch video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSyMV8hqFKwGreat view of the web-https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1686https://hgic.clemson.edu/beneficial-yellow-garden-spiders/https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/black-and-yellow-garden-spiderhttps://animalcorner.org/animals/orb-weaver-spiders/https://ent…
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I hope you enjoy learning about the blue crab! https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/3615/Bluecrab.pdf?1414172883https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Callinectes_sapidus/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/blue-crab?loggedin=truehttps://igotyourcrabs.com/crabblab/?p=34https://www.cabi.org/isc/datashe…
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I hope you enjoy learning about the woolly bearhttps://www.almanac.com/woolly-bear-caterpillars-and-weather-predictionhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/woolly-bear-caterpillars-use-clever-tricks-to-survive/2021/11/22/b71d5194-48d2-11ec-b05d-3cb9d96eb495_story.htmlhttp://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio210/s2013/clinton_kevi/classification.htm#:…
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In this podcast episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will be introducing you to the snowberry clearwing, also known as the hummingbird moth. Let's dive into its fascinating world together! First, let's talk about the snowberry clearwing's incredible mimicry abilities. It has the remarkable ability to resemble a hummingbird as it hovers and feeds on…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will be exploring the world of daddy longlegs. I want to debunk myths and provide interesting facts about these creatures. It's important to clarify that daddy longlegs are not spiders but belong to their own order called Opiliones. I will be discussing their appearance, behavior, and reproduction, empha…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I want to introduce you to the house centipede, a unique and helpful arthropod commonly found in basements. Despite their intimidating appearance, house centipedes actually serve a beneficial purpose. Contrary to what many people believe, they don't have 100 legs but actually have 30 legs. They have a dist…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will be discussing the spotted lanternfly, its scientific name, physical appearance, life cycle, and the damage it causes to trees. The spotted lanternfly is like a larger and more damaging version of the lady beetle, with its distinctive spotted appearance and a belief that it can light up like a firefl…
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In this podcast episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I delve into the world of silverfish in response to a question from my student, Aaliyah. I introduce the silverfish, describing its appearance, body structure, and unique features such as regenerative abilities. I discuss their mating rituals and suggest using essential oils from the Japanese cedar…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will be introducing you to the brown marmorated stink bug, a fascinating true bug with some unique characteristics. We will be discussing its appearance, behavior, and the challenges it presents for farmers and fruit trees. I will also be sharing my own personal encounters with stink bugs in my home duri…
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Hello, fellow adventurers! I'm Jesse Hurlburt, your host for "Arthropod Adventures." Today, we're diving into the world of a particularly fascinating creature, the six-spotted tiger beetle. This episode is a special one, as it was requested by my brother Stefan, the creative genius behind our show's art. I must say, I had an absolute blast research…
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will be exploring the fascinating world of horseshoe crabs. Did you know that despite their name, horseshoe crabs are not closely related to horses or crabs? In fact, they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions. Let's dive into the unique characteristics of horseshoe crabs. One interesting fea…
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In this podcast episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will be discussing the fascinating world of ladybugs. Did you know that the term "ladybug" actually refers to many different species? Today, I want to focus on the famous seven-spotted ladybug.By Jesse Hurlburt
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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will be introducing you to the pill bug, a terrestrial crustacean that is often mistaken for an insect. Let me clarify the scientific name of the pill bug and explain the difference between bugs and insects. I will describe the appearance of the pill bug, its behavior as a nocturnal creature, and its uni…
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In this podcast episode, I introduce myself as the host of "Arthropod Adventures" and share my passion for arthropods. I explain the classification of arthropods into different groups and their unique characteristics. I emphasize the importance of understanding and appreciating these creatures and aim to educate and inspire you about them. I also h…
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By Jesse Hurlburt
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