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Bug Brained 18 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 6/14/2020
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


24/7/21 - hint has changed, no longer inside

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 Some of the roads around Kegworth are rather new so may not appear on outdated maps!

Narrow bordered 5 spot Burnet (Zygaena lonicerae)

A day flying moth found in grasslands, including roadside verges.(as these two were). More common than the almost identical 5 spot burnet. Can be found on a variety of plants, including thistles and knapweed.

Jigsaw puzzle - IMG_1908

 

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)