The Bug Tales Podcast
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A collection of little tales told by Norfolk's Bug Man, Dr Ian Bedford about the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful bugs of Britain, providing information on the amazing world of bugs and their vital roles in sustaining ecosystems and their biodiversity in our countryside and gardens.
If you have a topic you would like us to cover in future episodes or if you have any general questions please contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford
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A collection of little tales told by Norfolk's Bug Man, Dr Ian Bedford about the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful bugs of Britain, providing information on the amazing world of bugs and their vital roles in sustaining ecosystems and their biodiversity in our countryside and gardens. If you have a topic you would like us to cover in future episodes or if you have any general questions please contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening!
Language:
English
Episodes
Britain's Nature Recovery
5/25/2024
Dr Ian Bedford talks ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:03:21
Froghoppers
5/19/2024
In this episode Dr Ian tells the fascinating tale of the Froghopper.
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Duration:00:02:52
Noctuid Moths
5/11/2024
The Noctuid's are a diverse family of moths that can detect the ultrasonic calls of predatory bats. Listed to their fascinating tale in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:02:46
Sentient Animals
5/3/2024
Are invertebrates more intelligent than we give them credit for? Dr Ian covers the topic in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:03:39
Invasive Insects
4/28/2024
Red Lilly Beetles, Harlequin Ladybirds and Tree Bumblebees, Dr Ian talks about invasive insect species in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:03:59
Farming Insects
4/21/2024
With our global population rapidly increasing, Dr Ian discusses the topic of using insects as a food source.
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Duration:00:03:50
Small Tortoiseshell Butterflies
4/18/2024
The small tortoiseshell is in decline as Britain's temperate climate gets warmer.
Could it soon be lost forever? The Bug Man tells the tale of this iconic butterfly on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:04:08
Black Bean Aphids
4/14/2024
Often referred to as Blackfly, the Black Bean Aphid is one of the most common aphids that we see in our gardens, Dr Ian tells us its interesting tale in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:03:26
Spring Aphids
4/11/2024
With Spring well underway we're seeing fresh new leaves and flowers appearing in the garden along with the appearance of this vital food source which sits at the bottom of the food chain.
Should we eradicate these garden pests or leave them be? The Bug Man gives his insight on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:03:31
Charles Darwin and the Earthworms
4/7/2024
Are Earthworms intelligent? Charles Darwin thought they might be.
Dr Ian tells us the story in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast
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Duration:00:03:24
Bee Flies
3/31/2024
In this episode, the bug man tells the tale of the weird, wonderful and yet dastardly Bee Fly.
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Duration:00:02:51
Narcissus Bulb Flies
3/26/2024
A likely cause of non-flowering Daffodils is The Narcissus Bulb Fly. Listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast as Dr Ian tells us more.
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Duration:00:03:57
Earwigs
3/17/2024
Earwigs are beneficial insects that have become harder to find in our gardens over recent years so why do we call them plant pests? and why did our ancestors fear them?
Dr Ian tells us the story in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:03:26
Brimstone Butterflies
3/12/2024
Welcome to The Bug Tales Podcast!
Join Dr Ian Bedford in this episode as we hear the tale of the glorious Brimstone Butterfly, which is interestingly never seen resting with its wings wide open.
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Duration:00:03:32
Stridulation
3/1/2024
The act of producing sound by rubbing together certain body parts is known as Stridulation, and can be heard from many different species throughout the insect world.
Learn all about it in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:02:58
Pollen Beetles
2/22/2024
In this episode Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of the tiny black beetles that gather within garden flowers to harmlessly eat pollen each year.
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Duration:00:03:10
Cicadas
2/17/2024
Many billions of North America's periodical Cicadas from 2 distinct broods will jointly emerge to mate this April.
The tale of this 'every 221 year event' will be told in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:03:21
Winter Bumblebees
2/1/2024
Did you know that Bumblebees can be seen foraging during winter? and gardeners can help them to survive.
The tale is told in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.
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Duration:00:02:17
Winter Moths
1/24/2024
In this episode we hear the fascinating story of the Winter Moths and their larvae which are an essential food source for the Springtime Blue Tit chicks!
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Duration:00:03:08
The Whitefly Superbug
1/13/2024
Is it a bird? is it a plane? No.. its the whitefly superbug!
Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of this destructive little critter and just what makes it so super.
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Duration:00:03:43