3-Minute Insect Essential #27 from the INSECT NEWS NETWORK

FLUTTERBYS AND GOTHS (Part 2): Mothra, Movies. Metalmark Conservation and Burning Man (INN #27). This is Cultural Entomology at its best! To hear the full broadcast, visit www.insectnewsnetwork.com and type in number 27 - that's pound 27 - in the search bar. And be sure to Join the Insect Tribe! Sign up for our newsletter, the Periodical Buzz.

We explore the insect themed films at the Nevada City Film Festival, the fascinating history of the monster-movie character Mothra (and all the crazee earth consciousness!!). Also on is Rachel von Schoik conservation of the Metalmark butterfly in the Bay Area. I close with a look at the economic polarity of different moth species. There is also a mention of Burning Man and the Insect Tribe.