Episode 74: Buzz Pollination and Soapwort

It’s tomato season! Did you know that the flowers of tomatoes are self-pollinating? Fused petals surround the anthers and … More

Episode 68: Syrphid Flies and Butterworts

Last episode, Casey introduced us to the common housefly. This week we meet syrphid flies. Also known as hoverflies … More

Stuff is getting gruesome in the insect world this time of year. As winter approaches, the lives of many … More

This is the season for asters and goldenrods, which are a common feature in the prairies of North America. … More

Considering what a pest they can be, it makes sense to question what, if any, ecological benefits mosquitoes have. Would … More

This week we discuss the basics of plant pollination, a.k.a. plant sex. Casey breaks it down, describing how pollen, … More