Aug 4, 2026 · 16 min · 6 segments
In this episode, we answer questions like "why do moths fly in circles around lights?" and talk about which insects migrate with our insect expert, PJ Liesch, the Director of the UW Insect Diagnostic…
PJ LieschGuestMackenzieHostLast time you were on the show, you answered questions all about why insects are the way that they are and how in some ways they're kind of like us.
Well, the kids have more questions about insects.
All of today's questions were submitted by third graders at Lincoln Elementary School here in Madison, and our first question begins with an observation.
Last time you were on the show, you answered questions all about why insects are the way that they are and how in some ways they're kind of like us.
Well, the kids have more questions about insects.
All of today's questions were submitted by third graders at Lincoln Elementary School here in Madison, and our first question begins with an observation.
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