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Sweater-Eater Lad (CARPET BEETLES and other DERMESTIDS)
Episode 52

Sweater-Eater Lad (CARPET BEETLES and other DERMESTIDS)

Bugs Need Heroes

April 8, 20241h 14m

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Show Notes

On this week's episode, we talk about the spring-time sensation: carpet beetles! We also discuss how their cousins in the Dermestidae family are used in taxidermy and forensic entomology. We contrast the amazing eating abilities of carpet beetles with some of the misfits of DC Comics' Legion of Super-Heroes. Tangents in this episode dogs (both good and hot), being too hot, having long hair, and the genre of True Crime. Also in this episode, an unexpected visitor!

 

Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/sweater-eater-lad

 

Carpet Beetle takes flight: https://imgur.com/a/O5zSKbA

 

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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad with assistance from Chelsey Bawden

Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.

Character artwork by Amanda Niday.

Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic.