Day: July 22, 2021
Raising insects – Entomology
July 22, 2021Why breed insects? There are a host of reasons for keeping insects. These motivations range from simple curiosity to mass production for commercial purposes. Whether individually, with the family, at school or in the laboratory, insect breeding has many reasons for being: Learn more about the biology of an insect. Obtain complete larval stages and life cycles. […]
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Buying insects – Entomology
July 22, 2021While many collectors only own insects that they have hunted themselves, others do not hesitate to pay to obtain specimens that they wish to add to their collection. The purchase of specimens is worth considering, as it can contribute to poor populations of some species. Insects valued by collectors, like other animals and wild plants, can […]
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Maintenance of an insects collection – Entomology
July 22, 2021If you’ve spent hours hunting insects, transcribing notes on tiny labels, and patiently displaying dozens of specimens, you know how precious the contents of an entomological box are. Like any other valuable item, your insect collection deserves to be well protected. The main dangers that threaten it are humidity and… insects. Too much moisture is manifested by […]
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Identification of specimens – Entomology
July 22, 2021To learn more about a particular insect, it helps to know its name. In order to get there, we must first determine to which order it belongs. In entomology, the order designates a large group of insects that share common characteristics (for example, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, Diptera…). Determining the order is the first and most important step in identification. Then, […]
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Preserve specimens / insects – Entomology
July 22, 2021Methods of preserving specimens vary depending on the type of insect and the intended use. Here are the most common ways to properly store your specimens. The papillotes Papillotes are triangular or rectangular, semi-transparent or transparent envelopes of paper. They are used for large winged insects and allow many unmounted specimens to be stored in one box. […]
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How to kill insects? – Entomology
July 22, 2021There are different methods of killing an insect. Each has its pros and cons, but here are the best options available to you. Freezing This simple and effective method does not require the use of chemicals. Use it in preference to others when possible. To kill insects by cold, put them in the freezer for at least […]
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Collecting Insects – Entomology
July 22, 2021It is often the beauty of insects that prompts people to start a collection. You catch a beautiful butterfly, you want to keep it, and this is the start of a new and exciting hobby! As your collection grows, you will find that it will give you much more than the satisfaction of having beautiful bugs […]
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