#44: Eric Eaton – Insectpedia, Insect Ecology, Wasps, and the Future of Entomology

My guest today is entomologist extraordinaire Eric Eaton. Learn about Eric’s non-traditional path to entomology and writing. And do you know what a fly belt is? As a hint. I’ll tell you it’s not a leather strip used to keep it flies pants on. Joking aside, you’ll hear exactly what the fly belt is and how the tsetse fly is filling a preservationist role. You’ll hear an amazing story about how a certain wasp targets, yellow jacket wasps, but only indirectly through a third party caterpillar – prepare to have your mind blown. … More #44: Eric Eaton – Insectpedia, Insect Ecology, Wasps, and the Future of Entomology