About this episode

This episode discusses the snowy tree cricket and its unique role as a natural thermometer.

“…and today we’re talking about a bug that is a scientific instrument… but more on that later.” In the sticky stillness of a summer night, a tiny troubadour tunes up in the trees. This pale, unassuming performer doesn’t just chirp—it engineers, improvises, and even has custom acoustics. This backyard busker sings its love song using […]

Topics covered

• entomology
• acoustics
• nature
• insects
• science communication

Keywords

• snowy tree cricket
• chirping
• summer night
• scientific instrument
• nature

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Episode 418 – Snowy Tree Cricket: Nature’s Thermometer

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