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Insect Collecting
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Bohart Museum of Entomology 
 Website of a museum devoted to the study of insects, located on the campus of the University California, Davis. In addition to information about the museum, the site contains fact sheets on insects and arachnids, an introduction to collecting insects, keys to insect identification, a glossary, and newsletters of the Bohart Museum Society. Also features activities and insect jokes for children. http://bohart.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Biology, Insects & Arachnids, Science Last updated Aug 23, 2006 Collecting and Preserving Insects and Mites: Tools and Techniques
Detailed instructions for the collection and preservation of insects. Topics include equipment (such as nets and jars), traps and lures, mounting, labeling, and collection maintenance. From the Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=10141 Topics: Insects & Arachnids Last updated Feb 14, 2006 Collecting Insects
Illustrated instructions for creating an insect collection. Discusses where and how to collect live insects, collection equipment (such as jars and nets), killing insects as quickly as possible, preservation methods, pinning and mounting, labeling, and organization. From two University of Nebraska entomology professors. http://entomology.unl.edu/tmh/ent115/labs/collecting.htm Topics: Insects & Arachnids Last updated Feb 14, 2006 Lost Ladybug Project
Overview of this project investigating native ladybug species "that were once very common [and] have become extremely rare" (such as the nine-spotted and two-spotted ladybugs). Provides instructions for participating in the "ladybug blitz" by collecting ladybugs, photographing them, and sending the images to the program. Includes a field guide, tips on collecting and photographing, and related links. From the Department of Entomology at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/icb344/Lost_Ladybugs.htm Topics: Insects & Arachnids Last updated Jul 30, 2008 |
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