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Just Bugs

Savana and Mattwww.buzzsprout.com
Do you like bugs? Do you maybe not like bugs but want to learn to love them? Then this informational podcast is for you! Every week, bug enthusiast Savana and her partner Matt discuss the intricacies of a new insect or arachnid. Join them for a playful look into the lives of creepy crawlies everywhere.

Episodes

Daddy Longlegs

Who's the dad with the longest legs? The Harvest men! Harvestman? I'm confused! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Mar 14, 202329 minEp. 24

Velvet Worms

Is it a bug? By our definition, yes. It might, however, also be an alien! These are the most interesting and bizarre creature we have covered thus far with out contest. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Mar 07, 202338 minEp. 23

Joro Spider

Thank you, Kathy Jo, for your request! Come learn about a beautiful and docile spider whose name come from a dark and mysterious origin! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Feb 28, 202341 minEp. 22

Bombardier Beetle

An explosive insect? No way! Believe it or not this buggo doesn’t take no nothin from nobody. Armed with a highly efficient chemical weapon, this beetle is able to evade almost all potential predators. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs...

Feb 21, 202329 minEp. 21

Alcon Blue Butterfly

This beautiful, rare butterfly has an extremely unique way of raising its young! As close as an insect can get to adoption. Not the baby these unsuspecting parents were expecting! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Feb 14, 202332 minEp. 20

Jerusalem Cricket aka Potato bug

A large buggo with many names and backstories, the Jerusalem cricket is a night owl who isn’t picky at the dinner table. Neither are the owls who eat them! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Feb 07, 202337 minEp. 19

Aphids

We discuss all things aphids! From their sweet “honeydew” to their relationships with plants and ants, we cover everything you need to know about the aphids in your gardens! Thank you for your request, Sam York! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs...

Jan 31, 202337 minEp. 18

Dragonfly (Darners and Hawkers)

On this chaotically energized episode, we discuss an avid hunter and everyone’s favorite lakeside friend, the dragonflies! Exclusively covering the Aeshnidae family. Come learn all of their unique quirks! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs...

Jan 24, 202340 minEp. 17

Water Strider

A cute and unassuming aquatic buggo turns out to be a vicious predator. Don’t fall in the water, invertebrate friends! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Jan 17, 202331 minEp. 16

Tailless Whip Scorpion

Tanzanian Giant Tailless Whip Scorpion! What a mouthful! This special Amblypygi love a dark cave and looks like the thing of nightmares (to Matt, of course.) Come learn about a very unique critter! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs...

Jan 10, 202337 minEp. 15

Pill Bug

We cover a well loved critter, the pill bug aka the Roly-Poly. A cherished character of our childhoods, the rolling isopod. Do you share our appreciate for these terrestrial crustaceans? Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Jan 03, 202337 minEp. 14

Portia Spider

The smartest spider in the world with the most adorable face. This jumping spider is a versatile hunter with the eye sight like a cat and tactics like a lion. Listen in to learn about a fascinating arachnid! Thank you to Vani C. for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs...

Dec 27, 202236 minEp. 13

Christmas Beetle

Happy Holidays from Just Bugs! This week we cover the a very festive scarab beetle! We home this cold loving beetle bring you a warm and wonderful holiday. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Dec 20, 202230 minEp. 12

Acorn Weevil

We discuss reddit’s favorite bug which may be the cutest insect on this planet. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Dec 13, 202225 minEp. 11

Silverfish

Shiny land swimmers with cute mating rituals, silly butt antenna, and an appetite for starches? Sign me up! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Dec 06, 202234 minEp. 10

Asian Lady Beetle

Lady bug? Ladybird? Lady beetle? Whatever you choose to call it, this invasive species is not much of a lady. Learn about the many variants, names, and nasty habits of the Asian Lady beetle. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Nov 29, 202232 minEp. 9

American Pelecinid Wasp

Our first listener request! The American Pelecinid Wasp is one very interesting insect. Not a lot is know on them but you’ll be amazed by the things that are. Special thanks to the Listerner who requested this episode: Sierra Rowan If you would like to submit a listener request, please reach out to us at our email. ([email protected]) Please include whether or not you would like your name stated or bug stories told. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email jus...

Nov 22, 202220 minEp. 8

Clover Mites

Join us for the story that started it all and a cute tiny arachnid. We talk about bright red babies and a whole population of ladies who don’t need no man! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Nov 15, 202225 minEp. 7

Bumblebees

Buzzz Buz BBuzz Buzzzz Buuuuzzz. This weeks episode we cover the Humble Bumble. Long live the Queen. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Nov 08, 202243 minEp. 6

Anatomy and Classifications

We review what makes an insect an insect and what makes an arachnid and arachnid. We also cover some handy definitions when discussing bugs. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Nov 01, 202231 minEp. 5

Western Black Widow

Happy Halloweek! For a spooky time we covered our first venomous bug! The western black widow spider. We clear up some myths and tell you all about what makes the black widow so special. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Oct 25, 202238 minEp. 4

Hummingbird Hawk Moth

Is it a moth, a hummingbird, or a hawk? Find out more on this interesting creature on this weeks episode! Update: We apologize for the poor audio quality, we have attempted to resolve the issue but have been unable due to misplacement of the original audio file. We have since upgraded our recording equipment and virtual filing cabinet. Thank you for listening and understanding. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social medi...

Oct 18, 202229 minEp. 3

European Mantis (Praying Mantis)

On todays episode we talk about the Praying mantis, a childhood favorite of ours! We discuss the special place they have in our heart and how viscous they are in reality. Thank you for joining us to learn about the tiny world of bugs. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love if you could rate, review it and tell a friend! Have questions or want to get in contact? [email protected] Visit our Instagram for more bug content and episode related posts: https://www.instagram.com/justbugspodc...

Oct 08, 202231 minEp. 2

Cicadas

On this pilot episode, we discuss periodical and annual cicadas! We share personal experiences we've had with these exceptionally loud buggos and discuss what makes them tick, or buzz. Thank you for joining us to learn about the tiny world of bugs. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love if you could rate, review it and tell a friend! Have questions or want to get in contact? [email protected] Visit our instagram for more bug content and episode related posts: https://www.instagr...

Oct 08, 202227 minEp. 1