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Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World Episodes

    The Nerve of a Cockroach

    Erica McAlister explores the extraordinary nervous system of cockroaches.

    Bee Brain Intellect

    Erica McAlister reveals how clever bees are - despite only having tiny brains.

    Namib Fog Harvesters

    Erica McAlister looks at a beetle's unique superpower of drinking without water.

    The Ultimate Upcycler

    Erica McAlister on the benefits of the innocuous wasp-like Black Soldier fly

    Dazzling Disguise

    Erica McAlister examines the dazzling morpho butterfly wing.

    Blowfly detectives

    Erica McAlister uncovers how flies can thwart a crime through forensic entomology.

    Cycles of Change

    Dr Erica McAlister looks at the transformation of a hoverfly.

    Drosophila Melanogastronaut

    Erica McAlister examines some innocuous flies.

    Mighty Mouthparts

    Erica McAlister examines the mystery of the hawkmoth’s tongue.

    Jumping Fleas

    Uncover a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.