Could anyone suggest appropriate methods for positioning of legs, wings and antennae of dry Beetles. Methods for cleaning of their body as well.
Insects are small in size about 2mm.
I will be thankful to you for your precious sggestions.
If necessary, I do the same as I wrote dear James Des Lauriers
Regards, Sergey
Hello Muhammad; Here is a recipe to make a softening solution for your dry specimens.
1. Barber's Fluid.
95% Ethanol -- 50 ml
Water -------------50 ml
Ethyl acetate - 20 ml
Benzene -----------7 ml.
Soak the specimen in this fluid for a day or two. You will need to experiment a bit with the time. Older specimens take longer.
2. I degrease specimens in Ethyl acetate. Replace the Ethyl acetate when it begins to discolor.
Good luck with your collection. Jim Des Lauriers.
Abdullah Al-Oshoush Bara Mouslim and James Des Lauriers Thank you very much for your valued answers. I appreciate that.
You can see the following book:Notes on microscopical technique for zoologist.It was published by The Sindics of the Cambridge University Press.
If necessary, I do the same as I wrote dear James Des Lauriers
Regards, Sergey
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