When we use KOH for clearing insects there is many protocols depending on the insect species. How do you deal with tephritidae?
Faek,
I attached a paper on the clearing technique with methyl salicylate. It's easy and fast. If you already have this paper, try after you use KOH to mount the larvae for a day or two in glycerin, it worked for me.
Good luck .
Regards,
Dear Lavinia
Thank you very much .. I'll try it with glycerin
Is there anyone use this method with adult flies ?
Thanks ..
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