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bug/nymph storing question
Posted by:
Dan Colville
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Date: February 02, 2006 01:55PM
I noticed some amazing use of bugs and nymphs in the photogallery. I tried last winter to capture and use black stonefly (size 14-16) but couldnt figure out what chemical to put them in or if i shoud just put them in a jar. They are usually on the snow and are very delicate. Should they be completely dried before i put them under epoxy.
Sincerely, Dan Colville Re: bug/nymph storing question
Posted by:
James Mello
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Date: February 02, 2006 02:59PM
Are you talking about the schuck or the live bug? Either way, just plain ol alcohol will work just fine. But the shucks can be sprayed with a bit of shellac or something similar and just kept in a box.
-- Cheers -- James Re: bug/nymph storing question
Posted by:
Joe Emig
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Date: February 02, 2006 05:35PM
Dan, Check this site [www.ento.csiro.au] I think it will give you everything you need. Re: bug/nymph storing question
Posted by:
Steve Gardner
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Date: February 02, 2006 05:41PM
"Insects and their allies" I think I've seen everthing now. Re: bug/nymph storing question
Posted by:
Adam S. Hoelper
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Date: February 02, 2006 06:06PM
Good preservation of insect requires the use of formalin. The formalin with tuffen up the flesh of the insect, alcohol turns the flesh into muss after a while but works also. Often the addition of glycerin is helpful, because if the insect is left out or the bottle leaks the glycerin will help to keep the insect from drying out.
Glycerin can be found at most craft stores in the candy and cake making section A good mix is ethyl alcohol (70%) and add 5% by volume glycerin Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/02/2006 09:04PM by Adam S. Hoelper. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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