Bug Note

Citizen Scientist Ted Fridirici

Entomology, the study of insects, brings together bug enthusiasts from all walks of life. Since bugs are all around us, studying them is a great way to get involved in sc

Endangered and Extinct Bugs

The bug world is filled with an abundance of interesting insects, but that abundance doesn’t mean bugs aren’t in danger of extinction. On this episode of Bug Note, host D

Internships feat. Moss Yeager

Many bug enthusiasts want to turn their love for insects into a career, but it can be hard to know where to start. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter talks a

The Biggest and Smallest Bugs

From species longer than twelve inches to those that max out at the width of a human hair, the bug world is full of interesting species. On this episode of Bug Note, host

Venom

Across the wild world of bugs, many groups of insects have evolved to use the same survival tool: venom. For some bugs, venom is a weapon used to kill or immobilize prey.

All That Is Mantis

If you’ve ever been stunned by the beauty of an orchid mantis or mesmerized by the clever camouflage of the Arizona bordered mantis, this episode of Bug Note is for you.

Why Adapt THAT Way?

Evolution is a fascinating (though sometimes strange) thing. When we look at the diverse animals around us, it can lead to questions, like, “Why did they adapt that way?”

Invasive Species

Sometimes bugs end up in places they don’t belong — invading ecosystems they’ve never been part of before. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Chri

Insect Apocalypse Now

The number of insects in the world is trending downward, leading some to label this the “insect apocalypse.” On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Dr

Nicole Parish's Favorite Bugs (and the One That Changed Her Mind)

Nicole Parish has a lot of favorite bugs, but that doesn’t mean she immediately loves every bug that crosses her path. On this episode of Bug Note, Parish joins host Dani

A Fascination With Bugs and Bug Art, featuring Nicole Parish

Spotify Description For many people, insects are easy to overlook — or avoid altogether. But for Nicole Parish, they are a source of wonder, creativity, and connection. 

Fact or Fiction

In a world of viral videos and unverified claims, it's sometimes hard to distinguish between fact and fiction. Do people really swallow spiders in their sleep? Can a lady

Bugs in Mythology and Cultural Traditions

Storytelling is part of human nature. We tell stories to make sense of the world, which means we often include narrative elements that reflect the animals and places arou

Why People and Museums Collect Bugs

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter talks about why people collect insects with Christy Bills, NH

Bugs and Citizen Science

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Science is furthered by passionate people, not just those holding university degrees. Citizen scientists play

Entomology

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Insects are everywhere, and so are entomologists. While we typically think about entomologists collecting bug

The Man Who Discovered a New Ant Species in His Backyard

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Most of us probably don’t know every species of ant roaming our backyards — we might even have trouble identi

Fear

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Between the creature-feature flicks of Hollywood, the anecdotal accounts of stings and bites, and other socie

The Weirdest Bugs

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. From critters that undergo complete metamorphosis to insects with odd protrusions on their heads, the bug wor

Mutualisms

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Rob Dunn, Ph.D., an expert on symbiotic relationsh