Little wings on little things! An almost invisible migration of insects takes place all around without us even noticing. In this episode, Bonnie and Kenny are discussing the migrations of these little cuties, namely Monarch butterflies and ladybugs, as well as being confused about scientific classifications. Join us for our first in a series on migration where we chat about a few fun points about these epic insect journeys.
Highlights include:
0:03 - TMI from Kenny
2:09 - Four generations of Monarch live and die on the migration, leading to some contemplation on life
3:03 - How do Monarch butterflies know where they're going? Definitely not Google Maps or Waze
5:44 - Ladybugs are beetles and we have no idea what we're talking about
8:43 - Uncomfortable with Ladybug clumps
10:01 - Back on insects vs. bugs
11:20 - Kenny's brain melts
11:48 - Five fascinating insect migration facts
Dope Insect Migration Links:
White Monarch Butterfly
Incredible Monarch Swarm Video
NYT Science Insect Migration
NWF Insect Migration
Wind and Warmth Boost Insect Migration
Using Radar and Blimps to Track Migration
Ladybugs on Radar
Lost Ladybug Project
National Geography Ladybugs
Why do Ladybugs Gather Massive Swarms
*Note: as you may guess from the name of our podcast, there are a few swears in this episode