Today we are talking about whiteflies - Ephoron leukon and album, altho we'll talk about the genus overall which is worldwide in distribution.   Of course we'll also digress, talking about sex without sex and other fun stuff. ...

Hi folks - here is an episode all about Isonychia bicolor - which goes by a dozen or so other names.  Besides the confusing naming situation, we'll talk about it's bizarre habits, imitations and it's dubious connection to the Leadwing Coachman...

Here you go folks, finally, an episode about teeny weeny flies.   I hope you find the diversity interesting - well, because it is.   And I've, as usual, added some pics to the blog - so you can see what I'm talking about - both of...

Bloodsucking little *$#^&*.   We'll talk about their medical importance, how they relate to fly fishing, and perhaps, most importantly, about repellents and how to chose them! 

Probably not your first topic of interest as you're driving to your 4th of July picnic, but they really are interesting.  And fish like 'em.  The fact that they suck your blood?  Well, we all gotta make a living somehow, don't we? 

Grasshoppers, Katydids and Crickets - can't beat 'em.  We'll talk about imitations, as well as they importance in human culture and economics.  I think you'll be amazed at all the diversity.  And, we'll talk about why, at least my...

An episode all about the Hendrickson ... with, of course, digressions... including hatch charts, history, geography and patterns.  Check out the blog for patterns and pics:  http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/

Hi Folks - an episode about various caddis families.  Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode too - there are some of my favorite patterns as well as pics of some of these guys.  http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/  

Tie flies?  Then you ought to be worried about dermestid beetles and clothes moths.  This episode will discuss these guys, how to control them, and the pros and cons of the various solutions.  We'll even do a diversion into how poisons...

Hi folks - this is the first of a two parter on caddisflies. Today we'll talk about the group and their life history in general.  We'll also talk about imitating the group in a simple way - and next episode we'll talk about the different families...