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Can I Bug You?

Can I Bug You?

Written by: UC Riverside
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 A twice-monthly deep dive into the sometimes creepy but mostly fascinating world of insects with one of the world's foremost experts on the topic, UC Riverside entomologist Dr. Doug Yanega.UC Riverside Biological Sciences Science
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  • Ep. 40 - Insects are wildlife, too

    Ep. 40 - Insects are wildlife, too
    Jan 13 2026

    In our first episode of 2026, we explore the important role that genetics play in conserving insect species about to blink out of existence. With special guests, UCR entomologists Hollis Woodard and Zachary Macdonald.

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    31 mins
  • Ep. 39: The end is nigh?

    Ep. 39: The end is nigh?
    Nov 24 2025

    So many insect species are on the brink. What will it take to get them on the federally endangered species list for legal protections, alongside so many creatures with spines? UCR entomologists Zachary MacDonald and Hollis Woodard break down what's involved.

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    30 mins
  • Ep. 38: The wide world of webs

    Ep. 38: The wide world of webs
    Nov 10 2025

    Spiders get all the credit for spinning webs, but they’re hardly the only arthropods weaving silk. In this episode, we untangle stories of web-making mites, moths, butterflies, and even glow-in-the-dark flies, revealing how silk making is a bigger story and sometimes, stranger than fiction.
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    30 mins
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