# The Vampire Hunters? (LOVEBUGS) with Ellen Weatherford

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Podcast: [Bugs Need Heroes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bugs-need-heroes-5562045)
Published: 2026-06-29T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bugsneedheroes.podbean.com/e/the-vampire-hunters-lovebugs-with-ellen-weatherford/
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## Resource

Dr Kelly Z is out today and filling in for her is Ellen Weatherford of Just The Zoo of Us podcast to discuss lovebugs (Plecia nearctica). Many tangents in this episode including Florida mullets, Pablo Escobar's cocaine hippos, "shadow daddies," and a history of Batman's sidekicks. 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 and the darling Clementine. Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman. Character artwork by Amanda Niday. Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic.

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