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Sophie Hunt
@sophiehunt.bsky.social
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Insect scientist, ecologist, walker, reader, bug lover, crafter and board game player, hopefully doesn't have cancer anymore, she/her, Tāmaki Makaurau
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Trying (another) new craft, very happy with my effort so far! #Entomology #EntomologyArt #Cricket
A stipple pen drawing of a cricket, with the photo of the cricket next to it
November 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Yes, 1 cat Esme (short for Esmerelda Weatherwax). She's lovely ❤️
Black and white cat lying on a couch with her white tummy showing, looking very relaxed
November 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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From Tiktok ❤️ What a beautiful way to advertise this book #Mana
October 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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I actually FINISHED a craft project yesterday!! It's a gift for my friend's baby 🥰 #knitting #craft
A blue and pink knitted soft toy with big eyes, kind of looks like a stripy minion
August 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Needle felted female wētāpunga in its natural habitat 🥰 It's anatomically correct, with abdominal segments and mandibles, and the colouring is spot on. I couldn't love it more ❤️❤️ #Entomology #Craft #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
June 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Thank you so much Santa, you're absolutely amazing 😍 I love the choc and bookmarks too, but the wētā is exquisite. It'll go to work where it'll be safe from wee hands and will be appreciated by a bunch of other entomologists ❤️ #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Two bookmarks in my favourite colours - blue and green, some delicious raglan chocolate, a Christmas card and the amazing felt wētā
June 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Oh my freaking gosh Santa, this is absolutely incredible ❤️❤️❤️ I love it so so much!!! It's so beautiful and must have taken you so long to make 😲 It's a beautiful female wētā #HandMade #NeedleFelt #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Close up of felt wētā's beady eyes A felt wētā climbing out of the box A large felt wētā- it's a beautiful brown colour and has lovely long antennae
June 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Eeee, exciting!!! #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Envelope on top of open box, it says Sophie, open me first ❤️
June 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Happy opening day everyone!! 🌈🥳🦋 It's time!!! 😁 #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Wrapped package with a note saying don't open till 7 June, from your secret Santa in Wellington
June 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Lunch time 😋 #Moth #Portia #Salticidae #MaratusGriseus
June 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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We have a jumping spider in the lab that I feed random bugs (and occasionally moths from my colonies). I've named her Portia, and she's very cute 🥰
Jumping spider sitting on a white and green bench. Next to her is a dead ant that she's devoured
May 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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On an android: Open the phone's text messaging app, select the ellipses then Settings, then select Emergency Alert History.
Screenshot of phone's messaging app with the ellipses circled Screenshot of Settings menu showing Emergency Alert History option circled
May 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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😅😅
May 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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They have it! How many balls do you want? DM me your postal address and I'll send it tomorrow 😊
April 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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My toddler had an absolute meltdown the other day because she wanted to go home immediately and eat a round cheese. When we finally got home this is how much she ate (and spat out) 😅 #Toddler #Cheese
Toddler in blue dress walking away on a boardwalk in a forest Round cheese with tiny bite out of the side
April 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Where in the world are you based? Your day looks similar to mine (including encouraging a 3 year old to release the moths 😅)
March 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Loving our Christchurch holiday this week 🥰 #beach #toddler
Toddler running on grey sand towards the sea. The sky is blue with white clouds.
February 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Casey's happy place at the farm 🥰 Need to deal with a slight fencing issue before heading back to the city tomorrow though 😅
Small child on bike facing away from camera. Scene is a dirt road surrounded by grass, and a blue sky with white fluffy clouds Wheel has been removed from vehicle. There is a piece of fencing wire that has pierced the inner rim of the tyre.
November 24, 2024 at 8:03 AM
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I saw this and thought of you 😅
Baking time fun - poems of parenting (pt.2) - 38/50 Thought it would be nice To bake with the kids Some country mom stuff Muffin mix in tins Fine good enough How has this become The most stressful experience Of my whole life Raw egg everywhere Omg put down that knife!? - Loryn Brantz
October 24, 2024 at 12:25 AM
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Pretty impressed with my toddler's painting, think this one can go on the wall when she's done 😊 #Art #Toddler
Toddler painting at an easel. She is holding the brush to the painting, which is a riot of colours. She looks very focused
October 18, 2024 at 11:26 PM
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I love whoever is running Watercare FB page 😂
September 5, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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Some #Poetry for your day
September 3, 2024 at 9:11 PM
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Yay!!! I've been missing it so much. My toddler has recently discovered some of the incredible gifts I received so I'm reliving the love 🥰❤️ #NZSecretSanta
A purple and pink crocheted butterfly, and 6 painted rocks - a cat, a bumblebee, a ladybird, a book, a nice message and a green rock that says bee happy 😊
May 18, 2024 at 7:45 AM
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Oh god I just found my teenage poetry book 😂 Many many lines of "I'll love you forever" to I have no idea who 😬😅

#TeenAngst #BuddingWriter
February 8, 2024 at 6:57 AM
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Doing a clear out of my stuff in my old room at Dad's place while I'm staying here 😂
Microsoft Encarta encyclopedia 97 CD
February 8, 2024 at 5:50 AM