A four-part global investigation into insect declines, exploring their diversity and their critical roles on the planet.
Bug That Rule the World airs Wednesday, May 7-28 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streaming live on the WXXI app.
Explore the fascinating world of bugs, their beauty, and ecological importance. From pollinators and insect predators to the clean-up crews purifying our planet, scientists examine the decline of these essential yet least appreciated creatures.
Insect Apocalypse I May 7 Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect “apocalypse,” revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.
Life-Givers I May 14 Dive into the colorful world of Earth’s essential pollinators – bees, moths, and butterflies. Scientists and enthusiasts discuss life without these resilient creatures, whose impact goes far beyond their delicate appearance.
Eat or Be Eater I May 21 Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom. From praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies, nature has equipped these creatures with intelligence, agility and necessary hunting skills for survival.
Beetlemania I May 28 As the world’s most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment. Why are these colorful and ingenious creatures often regarded as “the most important species on the planet”?