This episode contains discussion of sexual cannibalism as we discuss the classic mantis and how they are centaurs. Tangents include eagles, ninjas, and Amanda's art tips.
 
Bug discussion begins around minute six.
 
Kelly's Field Notes: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/x-mantis
 
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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad. His cats did not help at all.
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic.
Special thanks to Kevin Weiner for sharing his photography and creating the All Bugs Go To Kevin group.

Dude Dad Diaper Bug (GIANT WATER BUGS aka TOE-BITERS)

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Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.

Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.

Edited by Derek Conrad.

Character artwork by Amanda Niday.

”Ladybug Castle” by Rolemusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.