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Ep. 37: Minecraft: the secret lives of leafminers

Ep. 37: Minecraft: the secret lives of leafminers

Update: 2025-09-29
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Leafminers tunnel between the outer layers of leaves, leaving silvery trails and agricultural chaos in their wake. Guest entomologist Alejandra Rocha joins the show to talk ancient insect graffiti, modern crop threats, and the surprisingly artistic evidence of Earth’s oldest infestation.


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Ep. 37: Minecraft: the secret lives of leafminers

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