We love finding new specimens to add to Elliot’s nature collection. They’re a great resource for his nature studies and I’ve really enjoyed refining my process of preserving specimens over the past couple of years. I have a bit of experience pinning a variety of different insects, but am most familiar with butterflies and moths,

Dry preservation / The Insects

A selection of photographs from the book “A Glorious Enterprise: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the Making of American Science.”

insect pinning pinned bugs. bug pin moth pin

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My first insect case.

Why its so Important to Keep Good Insect Collecting Data. When collecting cicadas or any other insect for that matter, it is very importa

Insects are fascinating and complex creatures. Many people find enjoyment in preserving the bodies of dead insects. Individuals commonly preserve insects either for purposes of scientific identification and study, or as a personal hobby....