147: Assassin Bugs w/ Ilan Domnich!
Ellen & special guest, entomologist Ilan Domnich, review a fascinating family of bugs that are always one slow, methodical step ahead of the competition: assassin bugs!
Just the Zoo of Us · Ellen Weatherford, Ilan Domnich
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Show Notes
Join Ellen & special guest, entomologist Ilan Domnich, for a review of a fascinating family of bugs that are always one slow, methodical step ahead of the competition: assassin bugs! We discuss why their bite packs such a powerful punch, how they’re able to outsmart both predators and prey with downright machiavellian tactics like corpse armor and spawncamping and trap-setting, and what wonders you’ll find when you take a minute to stoop down and appreciate the intricacies of insects. This episode is quite long, but trust the process because this episode is PACKED with mind-blowing revelations about the cutthroat world of bugs.
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