Professor Graham Taylor

Dr. Erica McAlister, the esteemed 'fly lady' and entomologist, teams up with Professor Graham Taylor from Oxford, a specialist in animal flight dynamics. They dive into the astonishing speeds of horseflies—could they really hit 90 mph? The duo defends these often-maligned insects, discussing the bizarre fact that some don't even have wings. They also explore how horseflies could inspire advances in drone technology. Packed with humor and science, this conversation sheds light on the remarkable world of flies.