Not to be opened until April 2017

I checked the Duke of Burgundy pupae that are overwintering in our spare fridge. They seem to be doing OK, hopefully dreaming of spring when they will emerge as adults, to be released as part of a reintroduction project in the Chilterns. Before you take me to task, this is all official - approved by Butterfly Conservation and licensed by Natural England. Now I've just got to remember not to mix them up with the prawns!