Arthro-Pod EP 45 How to Name a Species

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! On today's show our intrepid trio of hosts discuss just how scientists name a species of animal. Mike has named several new species himself and helps to discuss just what the rules are for the process and what changes have been happening!

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Linnaeus, who created the binomial nomenclature system we are discussing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Linnaeus

Here are some show notes if you are interested

https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispeedia/wpcd/wp/b/Binomial_nomenclature.htm

https://www.amentsoc.org/insects/glossary/terms/binomial-naming-system

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Arthro-Pod Episode 44 Arthropods as Pets with Sarah Triplett

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! When we talk about insects and other arthropods, many of our conversations are about their status as pests. On today's Arthro-Pod though, we are talking about them as PETS!

From cockroaches and beetles, to spiders and scorpions there are lots of different kinds of arthropod animals you can have as a pet. With our guest, Sarah Triplett of the Butterfly Pavilion, we talk about which ones are easiest, which ones to avoid, and tips/tricks for helping your pet live a long and happy life with you! Tune in!

Rosie the Rose-hair tarantula prepares to feed

Sarah Triplett is a professional arthropod caretaker! She serves as the lead zookeeper at The Butterfly Pavilion.

The Arthro-Pod gang with some pet arthropods!

If you would like to reach out to Sarah, she invites questions on arthropod care! You can reach her on the following platforms: 

Twitter: @s_e_triplett

Butterfly Pavilion on twitter: @B_flyPavilion

      Instagram/facebook: @butterflypavilion

·     Email: striplett@butterflies.org

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Arthro-Pod Episode 43 Spotted Lanternfly with Julie Urban

On today’s show, Michael Skvarla talks with Julie Urbanabout spotted lanternfly, a new invasive pest in Pennsylvania that is poised to spread across the country. They discuss how, when, and where SLF was introduced, current research efforts, and some practical measures that can be taken to control it.

If you have spotted lanternfly on your property, consult this calendar to properly time different control strategies. One control method is destroying eggs, which is demonstrated here.

For additional information, see the Penn State Extension website for various fact sheet.

Live adult spotted lanternfly. Photo by Lawrence Barringer, PA Department of Agriculture

Early instar spotted lanternfly showing the black with white polka-dot pattern. Photographer unknown, from here. 

Late-instar nymph showing red with white polka-dot pattern. Photographer unknown, from here

Spotted lanternfly egg mass. The eggs are laid and then covered with a substance that hardens by the female. Note the eggs in the bottom left that were missed by the covering. Photo: Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State.

Sticky bands on tree-of-heaven, which catch and kill nymphs as they move up the trunk. For more information about tree banding, see this Penn State fact sheet. Photo: Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State.

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