Ecologist/Entomologist Ph.D., ask me about bugs, birds, the NJ Pine Barrens. /r/fillsyourniche for research/nature photos and updates Podcast: Bugs Need Heroes
Mormidea lugens, a very cute stink bug that doesn't have a common name
Posted 9th May 2026r/peopleholdinginsects
Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough!!
Posted 8th May 2026r/BugsNeedHeroes
The Poultry P.I. (Clown Beetles) Discussion Post
Posted 5th May 2026r/BugsNeedHeroes
A small short I made for my Instagram account (FillsYourNiche) about my P. laevis colony.
Posted 3rd May 2026r/BugsNeedHeroes
The bold jumping spider that lives my terrarium.
Posted 2nd May 2026r/spiders
My bold jumping spider!
Posted 2nd May 2026r/BugsNeedHeroes
Posted 2nd May 2026r/FillsYourNiche
Bold jumper in my terrarium!
Posted 2nd May 2026r/spiderbro
I made a little short about my P. laevis colony.
Posted 1st May 2026r/isopods
My Porcellio laevis colony doing its thing.
Posted 1st May 2026r/FillsYourNiche
I've got a few painted lady caterpillars getting ready to become butterflies.
Posted 29th Apr 2026r/BugsNeedHeroes
Mosquitofish are a highly destructive invasive species in many parts of the world. However, scientists have discovered that, if you introduce a robot fish into their environment, they get so scared, they can no longer breed, providing a non-destructive way to limit their population.
Posted 3rd Apr 2026r/ScienceFacts
Truly the most beautiful Data
Posted 1st Apr 2026r/dataisbeautiful
Friend of the pod Dr. Ped is doing a free webinar about carnivorous plants! Anyone can come watch and ask him questions. :) March 19th, 7pm EST Link in description.
Posted 3rd Mar 2026r/BugsNeedHeroes
My beautiful variety of Porcellio scaber. A friend of mine compared them to an eyeshadow palette.
Posted 28th Feb 2026r/isopods
I'm sure everyone is tired of me talking about my isopods on the podcast, but I've gone down a real rabbit hole. Check out these beautiful Porcellio scaber! All the same species but so many colors and patterns. I love them.
Posted 27th Feb 2026r/BugsNeedHeroes
I met this beautiful St. Andrew's cotton stainer in the Bahamas while teaching a tropical ecology course to undergrads. Excellent trip bug wise.
Posted 27th Jan 2026r/Entomology
Today is the Winter Solstice! The shortest day of the year and the longest night. The Earth's tilt is at its most extreme, with the North Pole tilted the furthest away from the Sun. Starting tomorrow the days will begin getting a little longer until we hit the Summer Solstice.
Posted 21st Dec 2025r/FillsYourNiche
Dr. Ped and I review the Zootopia series so far. Super cute movie! We discuss how evolution works, which biomes we think were missing, how animals sense heat and other Zootopia specific science tidbits.
Posted 20th Dec 2025r/BugsNeedHeroes
We didn't feel like dealing with a tree this year so I've stacked presents next to this ridiculous cat bed. Happy holidays, everyone!
Posted 17th Dec 2025r/FillsYourNiche
We didn't feel like dealing with a tree this year so I've stacked presents next to this ridiculous cat bed.
Posted 17th Dec 2025r/catpictures
Posted 17th Dec 2025r/aww
Posted 17th Dec 2025r/christmas
Every. Single. Time. It's wasps!
Posted 11th Dec 2025r/FillsYourNiche
[Homemade] Irish Soda Bread
Posted 7th Dec 2025r/food
Serious Eats Recipe Irish Soda Bread
Posted 7th Dec 2025r/Breadit
My pirate boy Finn is a puddle in my lap.
Posted 6th Dec 2025r/aww
My boy Finn is a puddle in my lap
Posted 6th Dec 2025r/catpictures
Posted 6th Dec 2025r/PiratePets
Posted 6th Dec 2025r/cats
My boy Finn is a puddle in my lap.
Posted 6th Dec 2025r/FillsYourNiche
My boy Finn has become a puddle in my lap.
Posted 6th Dec 2025r/BugsNeedHeroes
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