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Animal architecture 2

[featured image] In the last post, we were introduced to an industrious, leaf-rolling weevil. This post concerns a related, albeit more glamorous species that uses aspen leaves instead of birch leaves to make food nurseries for its young: In the UK this species is rather rare and only known from …

Animal architecture 1

[featured image] At this time of year in temperate climes insect activity should be at it peak. Often, the insects themselves may be elusive, but evidence of their feverish activity is all around. In areas of woodland and scrub the leaves of many tree species, such as birch, oak and …