Episode
X-Mantis (MANTIDAE)
- Podcast
- Bugs Need Heroes
- Published
- Jul 21, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 4097
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Summary
This episode contains discussion of sexual cannibalism as we discuss the classic mantis and how they are centaurs. Tangents include eagles, ninjas, and Amanda's art tips. Bug discussion begins around minute six. Kelly's Field Notes: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/x-mantis Send us questions and suggestions! [email protected] 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 did not help at all. 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.