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The Caterpillar Diaries

Posted on January 25, 2025 by sagesomethymes

This summer, on returning from my travels where I’d observed so many wild animals in their natural habitats, I discovered a coven of beasts in my own back yard. To be exact, my inner-city balcony. Rather than crying over spilt … Continue reading →

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Lepidoptera

Posted on April 7, 2019 by sagesomethymes

Did you know that a lepidopterist is an entomologist who studies butterflies? But what is someone called who kills butterflies? A little while ago I realised there was a problem with my Lime. It’s three years old and lives in a terracotta … Continue reading →

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