insects – Gruts

Weird insect

Spotted this weird insect in our kitchen this morning. What the heck is going on?

Strong and stable

Costa Rica’s President Luis Guillermo Solís swallows wasp.

Lepidoptera stensonis

In which I nearly discover a new species of butterfly.

On the Moor: science, history and nature on a country walk

Richard Carter’s fascinating exploration of his local grouse-moor in West Yorkshire digs deep into natural history, human history, prehistory, and the history of science. His writing is grounded, insightful, and frequently hilarious, and he shows how falling in love with your own local patch can be a gateway to the whole world.
—Neil Ansell, author and journalist

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