Insectia

Episode 1

Living Art

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.

Episode 2

Silent Partners

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.

Episode 3

Myths and Legends

Georges looks at how insects have inspired myths and legends, sharing folktales of insects from the Amazon.

Episode 4

Invertebrate Inventors

Georges shows how insects are master innovators and inventors, drawing parallels between human and insect inventions.

Episode 5

New World Order

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.

Episode 6

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.

Episode 7

Mating Game

In order to reproduce, insects must first find a mate. Georges looks at how different insects play the mating game.

Episode 8

Mad About Bugs

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.

Episode 9

Insect Gods

Episode 10

Insects À La Carte

Episode 11

Child's Play

Episode 12

Six-legged Warriors

Episode 13

Champions of Evolution