# Sharpshooter, Agent of H.O.P.P.E.R.B.U.R.N. (LEAFHOPPERS)

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Podcast: [Bugs Need Heroes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bugs-need-heroes-5562045)
Published: 2025-08-18T01:58:37+00:00
Episode link: https://bugsneedheroes.podbean.com/e/sharpshooter-agent-of-hopperburn-leafhoppers/
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Duration seconds: 3335

## Resource

Sometimes it's hard to name these characters, but not this week. Amanda and Kelly talk aeroplankton, animal communication, and ask what is a pest really. Tangents include John Singer Sargent, KPop Demon Hunters, and lots of fashion talk this week as Amanda walks us through her character creation process.Bug discussion begins around 7:40 Kelly's Field Notes and pictures from Kevin Weiner: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/sharpshooter Send us questions and suggestions! BugsNeedHeroes@gmail.com Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bugsneedheroes/ Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bugsneedheroes Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BugsNeedHeroes Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad. His cats were in the way this week. Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman. Character artwork by Amanda Niday. Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic. Special thanks to Kevin Weiner for sharing his photography and creating the All Bugs Go To Kevin group.

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