Phil Torres

Phil Torres, lepidopterologist, jungle explorer, and science communicator, recounts field discoveries and weird insect behavior. He chats about canopy collecting, fermented baits that get butterflies drunk, moths that drink blood, and shocking gross habits like puddling and feeding on carcasses. He also covers metamorphosis, finding new species, monarch migration, and which plants actually help pollinators.

Phil Torres, an engaging entomologist and host of TechKnow, shares his adventures from the Amazon rainforest. He recounts a hilariously dangerous mishap involving spitting cobra venom and reflects on the urgent threats like illegal gold mining. Phil also performs a whimsical song about frogs navigating their changing environment. The conversation spans his journey through science television, innovative wildlife research methods, and the challenges of promoting insect consumption as a sustainable food source.