<h1>How did two beetles cause a gay panic? There's much more to a cockchafer or ‘maybug’ than meets the eye. </h1>
<div>Join ecologist, Connor Butler, to find out more about what these charismatic creatures can teach us about science, humanity and the fluidity of the natural world. </div>
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<div>Discover more: <br>
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You can find out more about Connor’s work and the queer ecology walks here: <a href="https://www.connorbutler.co.uk/">https://www.connorbutler.co.uk/</a> <br>
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To visit Osterley Park and House and gardens, or to find out more about its spectacular grounds, find out more here: <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/osterley-park-and-house">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/osterley-park-and-house</a> </div>
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<div>Further reading: </div>
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<div>This is a HUGE topic of which we’ve only scratched the surface. As part of our research and if you wanted to dig a little deeper, we read: </div>
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<div>Of Maybugs and Men: A History and Philosophy of the Sciences of Homosexuality by Pieter R. Adriaens and Andreas De Block </div>
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<div>and </div>
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<div>Biological Exuberance by Bruce Baghemil </div>
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<div>Special thanks to Laine Kaplan-Levenson from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6puLbkGmfkZoZxkrpdQtf0">A Field Guide to Gay Animals</a> for taking the time to speak with us while we developed the episode. </div>
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<em>[Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. </em> <br>
<em>Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. </em> <br>
<em>Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. </em> <br>
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Production: </div>
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<div>Host: Rosie Holdsworth <br>
Producer: Marnie Woodmeade <br>
Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez <br>
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<em>Follow Wild Tales on your favourite podcast app or on Instagram @wildtalesnt. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected to our wild world, you can contact us at [email protected]</em> </div>
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<div>Join ecologist, Connor Butler, to find out more about what these charismatic creatures can teach us about science, humanity and the fluidity of the natural world. </div>
<br>
<div>Discover more: <br>
<br>
You can find out more about Connor’s work and the queer ecology walks here: <a href="https://www.connorbutler.co.uk/">https://www.connorbutler.co.uk/</a> <br>
<br>
To visit Osterley Park and House and gardens, or to find out more about its spectacular grounds, find out more here: <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/osterley-park-and-house">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/osterley-park-and-house</a> </div>
<br>
<div>Further reading: </div>
<br>
<div>This is a HUGE topic of which we’ve only scratched the surface. As part of our research and if you wanted to dig a little deeper, we read: </div>
<br>
<div>Of Maybugs and Men: A History and Philosophy of the Sciences of Homosexuality by Pieter R. Adriaens and Andreas De Block </div>
<br>
<div>and </div>
<br>
<div>Biological Exuberance by Bruce Baghemil </div>
<br>
<div>Special thanks to Laine Kaplan-Levenson from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6puLbkGmfkZoZxkrpdQtf0">A Field Guide to Gay Animals</a> for taking the time to speak with us while we developed the episode. </div>
<br>
<div>
<em>[Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. </em> <br>
<em>Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. </em> <br>
<em>Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. </em> <br>
<em><a href="https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/">https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/</a> </em> <br>
<br>
Production: </div>
<br>
<div>Host: Rosie Holdsworth <br>
Producer: Marnie Woodmeade <br>
Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez <br>
<br>
<em>Follow Wild Tales on your favourite podcast app or on Instagram @wildtalesnt. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected to our wild world, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk</em> </div>
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