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 [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford

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Froghoppers

May 19 2024 2 mins

In this episode Dr Ian tells the fascinating tale of the Froghopper.If you liked this episode you can contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford.Thanks for listening!

Noctuid Moths

May 10 2024 2 mins

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. Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequestsAlternatively you can contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordThanks for listeni

Sentient Animals

May 03 2024 3 mins

Are invertebrates more intelligent than we give them credit for? Dr Ian covers the topic in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequestsAlternatively you can contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordThanks for listening!

Invasive Insects

Apr 27 2024 3 mins

Red Lilly Beetles, Harlequin Ladybirds and Tree Bumblebees, Dr Ian talks about invasive insect species in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequestsAlternatively you can contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordThanks for listening!

Farming Insects

Apr 20 2024 3 mins

With our global population rapidly increasing, Dr Ian discusses the topic of using insects as a food source. Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequestsAlternatively you can contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordThanks for listening!

Small Tortoiseshell Butterflies

Apr 17 2024 4 mins

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.Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequestsAlternatively you can contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter

Black Bean Aphids

Apr 13 2024 3 mins

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.Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequestsAlternatively you can contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordTh

Spring Aphids

Apr 10 2024 3 mins

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. Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.l

Charles Darwin and the Earthworms

Apr 07 2024 3 mins

Are Earthworms intelligent? Charles Darwin thought they might be. Dr Ian tells us the story in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequestsAlternatively you can contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordThanks for listening!

Bee Flies

Mar 30 2024 2 mins

In this episode, the bug man tells the tale of the weird, wonderful and yet dastardly Bee Fly. Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequestsAlternatively you can contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordThanks for listening!