Cruisey Suzy the Southern Ant (from Stewart Island, New Zealand) is a top sheila who showcases the rhythms of the thumb piano (or mbira).

Despite Wiremu the Worm’s (from Pukekohe, New Zealand) long and ancient history, he is passionate about the synthesiser. Made with help from Creative NZ.

Shelley the Kauri Snail (from Waitakere Ranges, New Zealand) instrument of choice, the tuba, looks just like her own shell. Made with help from Creative NZ.

Gavin the Tunnelweb Spider (from Blenheim, New Zealand) might look scary but he’s a fabulous weaver and a fine bass player. Made with thanks to Creative NZ.

Raewyn the Huhu grub (from Karamea, New Zealand) takes a break from her busy schedule to toot the flute. Made with help from Creative NZ.

Boris the Borer (from Nelson, New Zealand) is a borer in more ways than one. But he’s a dab hand at the accordion. Made with help from Creative NZ.

Among her many talents, Stephanie the Stick Insect (from New Plymouth, New Zealand) is a marimba player. She can also grow a new leg if she damages an old one. Made with help from Creative NZ.

Beautiful Marco the Monarch Butterfly (from Foxton, New Zealand) showcases the joyful sound of the Cuban guitar (or tres). Made with help from Creative NZ

Maggie the Mite (from Sanson, New Zealand) plays a ukulele that can only be seen with a microscope. Weekly episodes are available on all podcast platforms so don't forget to review and subscribe! Made with the help of Creative New Zealand ❤️

Walter the Wasp (from Levin, New Zealand) is a punk rocker who upsets the neighbours with his loud electric guitar. Weekly episodes are available on all podcast platforms so don't forget to review and subscribe! Made with the help of Creative New Zealand ❤️

fleaBITE wants to start a new insect band. He travels round New Zealand (via dog) with his musical sidekicks The Fabulous Fleamales. At each small town, fleaBITE interviews an insect musician keen to get their musical careers started before their life cycle ends.

fleaBITE wants to start a new insect band. He travels round New Zealand (via dog) with his musical sidekicks The Fabulous Fleamales. At each small town, fleaBITE auditions an insect musician keen to get their musical careers started before their life cycle ends. This week fleaBITE travels to Hastings, New Zealand to interview Marama the Weta. Marama plays the baritone saxophone cos it’s got a mellow night-time vibe… just like her. Weekly episodes are available on all podcast platforms so don't forget to review and subscribe! Made with the help of Creative New Zealand ❤️

fleaBITE wants to start a new insect band. He travels round New Zealand (via dog) with his musical sidekicks The Fabulous Fleamales. At each small town, fleaBITE interviews an insect musician keen to get their musical careers started before their life cycle ends.