Bug Bytes
As described by Edward O. Wilson — perhaps the best known American biologist, researcher, naturalist and author — invertebrates are "The Little Things That Run the World." And indeed they do, in so many ways. In terms of numbers — while most invertebrates are pretty small, the sheer number of them is astounding. Together, they have more biomass than any other animal on earth.Learn more about the fascinating creatures that run the world, with Bug Bytes from the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 2 minutes
- Episodes
- 24
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Hissing Cockroach Hitchhikers
The roaches are messy eaters, leaving bits of foo on their heads. The mites are like a tiny cleaning crew that eats any scraps of food left on the roach’s face.
00:02:11 |
Sat 01 Jul 2023
Hairstreak Butterflies
Most Hairstreak Butterflies have hair-like tails looking like a pair of antennae and the colored marks looking like eyes. It appears that the butterfly has two heads!
00:02:07 |
Sat 24 Jun 2023
Schmidt Pain Index
Ouch, that really hurts! But in comparison to the sting of other insects, how much does it really hurt?
00:02:19 |
Sat 17 Jun 2023
Termite Architects
These six-legged architects regulate the mound’s internal temperature by opening and closing heating and cooling vents they constructed throughout their home, enabling them to adjust air currents to …
00:02:22 |
Sat 10 Jun 2023
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