Episode list

Insectia

Living Art

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
In this first episode entomologist Georges Brossard shows us the beauty of insects and how this sometimes leads to them being killed and sold as art.
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Silent Partners

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Georges looks at the healing properties of insects and how they are used in natural medicine around the world. He also shows how insects assist humans in other ways, such as flies being used by the Malaysian police.
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Myths and Legends
Georges looks at how insects have inspired myths and legends, sharing folktales of insects from the Amazon.
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Invertebrate Inventors
Georges shows how insects are master innovators and inventors, drawing parallels between human and insect inventions.
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New World Order

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Insects such as ants, termites and wasps are able to socialize and work together as a team. Georges travels to South Africa to show how a termite colony works together.
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Wicked Butterflies
Butterflies are often considered the most beautiful insects but they harbor a secret dark side. Georges shares these lesser known aspects of caterpillars and butterflies.
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Mating Game

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
In order to reproduce, insects must first find a mate. Georges looks at how different insects play the mating game.
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Mad About Bugs

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
There's nothing entomologists hate more than insects being depicted as terrifying monsters. Georges Brossard tries to share his love of insects and change man's perception of these creatures.
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