The Man Who Discovered a New Ant Species in His Backyard

Bugs and Citizen Science

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Science is furthered by passionate people, not just those holding university degrees. Citizen scientists play a vital role in the collection and analyzation of data throughout the world. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Christy Bills, NHMU’s Invertebrate Collections Manager about the role that citizen scientists play in the field of entomology. Listen to the podcast here or scroll down to watch the video version.  About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ [https://nhmu.utah.edu/bugnote] is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ [https://www.hellodanpo.com/] asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ [https://www.hellodanpo.com/], a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠ [https://www.blnk-spce.com/]. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

Entomology

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Insects are everywhere, and so are entomologists. While we typically think about entomologists collecting bugs in the field and pinning them in a lab, that’s just one example of the variety of work entomologists do. On this episode of Bug Note, Daniel Potter chats about the diverse career paths within the world of entomology with Christy Bills, NHMU’s Invertebrate Collections Manager, and Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist.  About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ [https://nhmu.utah.edu/bugnote] is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ [https://www.hellodanpo.com/] asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ [https://www.hellodanpo.com/], a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠ [https://www.blnk-spce.com/]. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

The Man Who Discovered a New Ant Species in His Backyard

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Most of us probably don’t know every species of ant roaming our backyards — we might even have trouble identifying the differences between species. But for one professor at the University of Utah, understanding ant biodiversity is both his job and his passion. On this episode of Bug Note, host Dan Potter chats with Jack Longino, Ph.D., a specialist in global ant diversity. About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ [https://nhmu.utah.edu/bugnote] is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ [https://www.hellodanpo.com/] asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ [https://www.hellodanpo.com/], a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠ [https://www.blnk-spce.com/]. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

Fear

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Between the creature-feature flicks of Hollywood, the anecdotal accounts of stings and bites, and other societal factors, we’re often conditioned to be afraid of bugs. In reality, only a tiny fraction of the bug world presents danger to humans. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with NHMU Invertebrates Collections Manager, Christy Bills, about the fear of bugs. About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ [https://nhmu.utah.edu/bugnote] is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ [https://www.hellodanpo.com/] asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ [https://www.hellodanpo.com/], a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠ [https://www.blnk-spce.com/]. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

The Weirdest Bugs

Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. From critters that undergo complete metamorphosis to insects with odd protrusions on their heads, the bug world is full of the weird and wild. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Christy Bills, NHMU’s Invertebrate Collections Manager, and Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist to explore these extraordinary invertebrates!  About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ [https://nhmu.utah.edu/bugnote] is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ [https://www.hellodanpo.com/] asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ [https://www.hellodanpo.com/], a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠ [https://www.blnk-spce.com/]. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.