Say hello to the wonderful weevils of Aotearoa. By Lily Duval Where there are plants, there are weevils. These remarkably successful creatures live in almost every habitat, from the Arctic to the subantarctic, from tiny, isolated islands to sprawling metropolises. There is also a lot of them for weevils make up the largest family group […]
About the author
Lily Duval
Lily Duval is an author and artist with a relentless enthusiasm for bugs, tramping and the natural world. She has a Master of Arts in English from the University of Canterbury. She writes and illustrates for a range of conservation organisations and creates content for RNZ’s Critter of the Week. Her favourite tramping treat is a stroopwaffle with a cup of hot chocolate.
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