9 Feb 2023

Bonus: Bug of the Year 2023 causing lab tension

From Our Changing World, 4:59 am on 9 February 2023

With the inaugural Bug of the Year competition coming to the closing stages, it’s not surprising that things are getting heated in some corners.

A screen shot from the Entomological Society of New Zealand's website showing the nominees for the 2023 Bug of the Year competition.

There are 24 nominees for the 2023 Bug of the Year contest. The winner will be announced on 14 February. Photo: https://bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/

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In this bonus audio, Claire Concannon talks to Chrissie and Simon about who they are voting for, who the dark horse contenders might be, and how the competition might help our native insects and spiders.

Make sure to listen to the full episode this week to find out all about Chrissie and Simon's research into the Dolomedes spider group.