She believes distinguishing between bugs and insects is a way to appear classy in social situations.

“if you want to impress people in your life in your personal life then you say oh well actually and people will think that you're very classy because you know the distinction between the other orders i promise you it's a hit it is a palpable hit at a party”

He prefers praying mantises because they exhibit a spiritual quality through prayer.

“I like praying mantises the most because when you take them hostage they pray you know the other insects just sit there and look like [ __ ] praying mantis will pray before you stomp all right I'll let them go cuz they pray”

The study of entomology helps address the threats posed by parasitic pests like the New World screwworm to both livestock and humans.

“my background is veterinary entomology. So that means that I work with really all the all the pests that cause disease or you know are are problematic in animal um in animals.”

He believes that gregarious caterpillars are often a problem and may warrant removal.

“so gregarious caterpillars you actually probably do want to get rid of if you come across it.”

He expresses a high level of fascination and appreciation for caterpillars because they are such a unique and bizarre organism to study.

“I love caterpillars, I guess, is what I'm trying to say.”