113. Fungus Beetle Sociality! (feat. Clara Stahlmann Roeder)

Find Clara on Linkedin: In this episode I chat with Clara, a PhD student studying the social behavior of forked fungus beetles. The conversation explores the concept of sociality in insects, particularly focusing on non-eusocial species, and the unique behaviors exhibited by these beetles in their natural habitat. Clara shares insights into her research methodologies, findings on social dynamics, and her academic journey leading to her current studies at the University of Virginia. Clara emphasizes the importance of "basic" research and reflects on her early inspirations in science. Join our community on Patreon! Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: Find our free Podcast here: ✌️

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113. Fungus Beetle Sociality! (feat. Clara Stahlmann Roeder) is an episode from Lil Dudes Insect Academy by Bradon Coy.

This episode is 01:04:40 long.

This episode was published on Mar 5, 2025.

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