What's happening to all the insects? And what can we do about it? Join Nick as he interviews Brad Lister, who recently published an article showing dramatic insect declines, and Helen Roy, a conservation biologist in the UK, as they discuss thi

Antocast

Sep 26th, 2018 40m 57s

This time we're joined by Dr. Heather Campbell to discuss ants. What makes ants so interesting? Why do they appear so much in popular culture? What are they? Listen to find out!

The Weird and the Wonderful

Aug 13th, 2018 41m 11s

In this episode Liam and Nick discuss their favourite weird and wonderful insects. From Phasmids to Parasites we traverse the insect group finding the best oddities.

Bonus

National Insect Week is Here!

Jun 19th, 2018 18m 12s

We were at the launch of the National Insect Week learning more about this great event!—Show NotesNational Insect Week EventsAll about Carim and his artworkM.G. Leonard and her fantastic booksGet involved!GET IN TOUCH WITH ENTOCASTTwitterFacebo

Horny Longhorns

Jun 18th, 2018 34m 7s

We're joined by Will Heany from the Longhorn Recording Scheme to discuss an awesome group of beetles the Longhorns!—The longhorn beetlesHarlequin BeetleMacrodontia cervicornisThe Asian Longhorn Beetle

Happy Birthday Entocast!

May 8th, 2018 42m 20s

It's been a whole year of entocast! To celebrate we're awarding some new awards to exceptional insects.

Fun with Flies

Apr 3rd, 2018 28m 50s

Think you know flies? Think again! We're joined by fly fanatic Erica McAlister (@flygirlNHM) to learn more about this misunderstood group. From fearsome Phorids to flightless flies we're going to take you on a fun tour of this fascinating group

Citizens and Invasive Species

Mar 5th, 2018

In this episode we talk to Professor Helen Roy (@UKLadybirds) and discuss the role of citizen science in tracking invasive species. We also discuss the value of citizen science and potential advantages and disadvantages.

Bonus: Fieldwork diaries

Feb 14th, 2018 41m 57s

Last year we went on another brilliant podcast, fieldwork diaries, and we thought you guys would love it too!Check them out at: https://www.fieldworkdiaries.com/

Garden Entomology

Jan 29th, 2018 45m 6s

This time Nick and Liam take a trip to the RHS headquarters in Wisley, where the ento team tells us all we could ever want to know about Garden Entomology.

Christmas Special: Insects in Antarctica

Dec 22nd, 2017 33m 13s

Jes's twitter and instagramPrevious episode on insects and WinterPaper discussing invasion risk of E. murphyi's in AntarcticaPolypedilum vanderplanki the world's most freezable insectArctic Woolly Bear Moth (Gynaephora groenlandica) and it's co

Bonus: Ento 17!

Dec 4th, 2017 38m 45s

Show notesInterviewees:Jordan RyderRoy SandersonMichelle DavisJenny HodgsonDarren EvansJasper Hubert (+Koppert)Michael HassellVicki SeniorAshleigh WhiffinMatthew EshGordon Port

How to grow a bee

Dec 4th, 2017 37m 1s

Show NotesOsmia bicornisNick's industrial partner - BiobestRearing Osmia spp.Lengthening Megachile rotundata diapauseProblems of commercialisationOverwintering is not good for lipidsiRecord appBWARs WebsiteSome of the problems with recordingNes

Halloween Special!

Oct 30th, 2017 33m 36s

Mwahahaha... it's time for the Entocast Halloween Special! This time Nick and Liam discuss the freakiest insects they can find. Mwahahaha... it's time for the Entocast Halloween Special! This time Nick and Liam discuss the freakiest insects the

Insect Outreach

Oct 2nd, 2017 39m 5s

This time we're letting the public do the talking for us! We're chatting to people at the insect festival in York all about insects. We also have an interview with Fran Sconce, who talks to us all about outreach in entomology. There's also some

What's the point of wasps?

Aug 28th, 2017 38m 25s

I've asked it, you've asked it, we all have! What is the point of wasps? Well this time Nick and Liam try to answer it with help from Dr. Seirian Sumner and discover that wasps are more than just pests.

Entocation Entocation Entocation

Jul 31st, 2017 35m 48s

Get your Entocation! This time Nick and Liam are joined by the EntoProf, Prof. Simon Leather, as they discuss teaching in entomology. From Pokémon to Victorian Gentlemen Nick and Liam will take you through everything you wanted to know about en

Is winter coming?

Jul 1st, 2017 45m 3s

Insects are incredibly dependent on the surrounding temperature and environment, so how on earth do they survive winter? Where do they all go? That's what we're trying to find out this episode, and helping us with it is our supervisor Dr. Scott

Bugs, bees, carbon and trees

May 22nd, 2017 36m 4s

What happens to insects when you increase CO2? That's what Liam's trying to find out! This time Nick and Liam are discussing Liam's work at the new forestry institute at the University of Birmingham and they're joined by Professor Jon Sadler.

The Bee Team

May 22nd, 2017 39m 34s

Nick and Liam are back and this time they're talking about bees. Join them as they discuss bees origins, pollination, some cool facts about bees and answer some frequently asked questions.

Pilot

May 10th, 2017 41m 12s

Join Nick and Liam as they tackle all sorts of entomological topics from aphids to ants, bees to butterflies, cockroaches to well.. you get the idea. This episode is the pilot where Nick and Liam host the insect oscars to see what insects are t

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