Cycles of Change

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From hoverflies to butterflies, many insects undergo the biggest transformation of any animal on the planet during their life cycle. Dr Erica McAlister unmasks the ongoing mystery of metamorphosis and hears how now it's being used as a barometer to track future climate change. Series looking at some of the entomological pioneers, whose groundbreaking observations and experiments have led to some truly innovative developments. With contributions from: * Historian and zoologist Professor Matthew Cobb, University of Manchester * Grace Touzel, curator Natural History Museum * Conservation biologist, Dr Christopher Hassall, University of Leeds. Producer: Adrian Washbourne First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2021.