Bug Bytes
As described by Edward O. Wilson — perhaps the best known American biologist, researcher, naturalist and author — invertebrates are "The Little Things That Run the World." And indeed they do, in so many ways. In terms of numbers — while most invertebrates are pretty small, the sheer number of them is astounding. Together, they have more biomass than any other animal on earth.
Learn more about the fascinating creatures that run the world, with Bug Bytes from the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium.
Latest Episodes
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Burying beetles are often called sexton beetles since they perform duties similar to a sexton or gravedigger.These beetles have an amazing ability to… -
Learning to identify different wasp species can be challenging, but it’s not brain surgery.Well…actually, in this case it just might be.We’re talking…
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If you’re lucky, it might be an annual occurrence in your backyard. For others, it may be a memory from a summer vacation. And for all the romantics out…
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The more you learn about the insect world, you realize that the act of parasitism – where one species lives off of and feeds upon another species – is…
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The deserts of the southwestern United States are home to some remarkable animals. One kind of creepy crawly often associated with this region is the…
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It was a cold, snowy New Year’s Day in western Montana. What better way to kick off a new year of meals than making a pot of chili?After purchasing the…
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It’s no secret that sloths move slowly. In fact, they move so slow, unique assemblages of insects can actually take advantage of their pace and align…
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With over 900 different species, there’s a lot of diversity in the tarantula world. They range from the size of your thumbnail to the size of a…
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Liquid gold…honey, that is.Honeybees make honey as a food source to feed the colony, particularly during winter, but exactly how do they make it?Honeybees…
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If you spend lots of time in the great outdoors, at one point or another you’ve likely encountered a tick. Certainly not the kind of animal encounter you…
