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Bug Brained 10 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 6/15/2020
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This is a themed series of jigsaws set around the village of Kegworth. While the route is more or less circular, there are a few deviations to fit in extra caches to create the geoart picture. Please use the proper crossing points where necessary.

During lockdown I found myself looking at the insect life on my daily walks a lot closer, and the majority of the jigsaws have come from this. They do not provide clues to the cache location. I have also found that carrying a camera and occasionally pointing it at a flower is a great cover for caching.

Note: I am not an entomologist and the species identification is my best guess. If I have any wrong, please let me know.

There is ample parking in the village (though if you are right in the centre please observe the parking restrictions – the local traffic wardens have a fearsome reputation). Many of the caches in the village itself can be done as park and grabs, but those out of the village do require a walk. Some of the roads around Kegworth are rather new so may not appear on outdated maps!

Black garden ant (Lasius niger)

A familiar sight in the garden and, given a chance, the home. Often builds nests under paving stones and containers (as in this case). Eats a varied diet but particularly likes the honeydew from aphids, and will defend infested plants against aphid predators. 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Tvira ba pbzcyrgvba

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)