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The Defenses of Moths and Caterpillars: John Latimer talks with Jim Sogaard

John Latimer heard from Phil from Michigan who had a story of caterpillar - a saddleback - that had hairs with chemicals that caused skin irritation.  Turns out there's lots of things caterpillars can do - listen to the conversation with Jim Sogaard - he's the author of Moths and Caterpillars of the Northwoods, a staple in John Latimer's library!

Heidi Holtan has been involved with KAXE since 2002. Now as Director of Content and Public Affairs she manages and is the host of the KAXE Morning Show, including a variety of local content like Phenology, What's for Breakfast, Area Voices, The Sports Page and much more, alongside Morning Edition from NPR. Her latest project is Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen.