Arthro-Pod EP 157: The Cicadas of North America with Alie Kratzer

Welcome bug lovers to our latest episode! Asa vast swath of the eastern US prepares for the "double brood" emergence of the various Magiccicada species, we here at Arthro-Pod got to meet up with engineer, entomologist, and author Alie Kratzer to talk about her new book, "The Cicadas of North America". See below for pre-ordering information. 

We talk all about how cool these bugs are, the inspiration for the book, and just how exactly Alie was able to draw all those wonderful cicada illustrations. Tune in to learn more!

Alie Kratzer

Show notes

Check out Alie's company Owlfly

Track down her other book "The Social Wasps of North America"

And finally, make sure you preorder the cicada book!!

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Arthro-Pod EP 50 Chatting about Cicadas

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! On today's show, the Arthro-Pod gang discuss one of the insect world's most musically inclined representatives, the cicada! We go in to detail about what makes cicadas special compared to other true bugs, when they evolved, how/why do they make so much noise, and what do they mean to us culturally. 

We also celebrate making it to 50 episodes!

Tune in and join us won't you?!

Tibicen dorsata on a sunflower (Photo by Jim Kalisch; UNL Entomology)