Moths. Insects with large wings, such as butterflies, moths and dragonflies, can be temporarily stored and dried in paper triangles until you have time to relax, pin and spre

The preferred way to display and study adult insects is to pin them into display boxes using special insect pins. The pins are pushed through the thorax of the insects while they are still …

Insect pins come in several sizes, but sizes No. 2 and No. 3 are most useful to the general collector. Any insect that is large enough to be supported on a pin without breaking or …

Feb 19, 2025 · Keep reading, and we’ll walk through the pinning process from collecting, relaxing, and displaying your insects. We also spoke with entomologist Samuel Ramsey Ph.D and …

Nov 19, 2025 · This document provides instructions for collecting and pinning insects, including necessary equipment such as insect pins of various sizes, a pinning block, and display boxes.

These sorts of insects are often better to pin immediately, if possible, rather than placing in alcohol, unless they are prone to shriveling (e.g., Neuroptera).

Learn the essential rules and standards for pinning insects. Discover proper pin placement, height, angles, and techniques for museum-quality specimen preparation.

A gentle introduction to the art of insect pinning—where science meets whimsy. This beginner’s guide will walk you through gathering, preparing, and preserving specimens with care, turning …

Various insects will require different methods of preservation; soft-bodied insects like larvae or termites are preserved in liquids while larger specimens are mounted on insect pins of varying …

Nov 4, 2025 · To display and study adult insects, use a pinning block to place labels at a uniform height on the pins and always orient them so that all are read from the same side.

Pin placement varies with the order and shape of insect. The goal is to keep at least one side (by convention, the left side) of the insect intact and undamaged, and not to obscure any feature …

The correct way to pin various orders of insects is shown here. Note that the pin is usually just slightly to the right of the midline of the insect (second segment of the thorax). The use of a …

Aug 16, 2024 · Whether you’re an entomologist in-the-making, or just curious about the world of insects, this basic guide will walk you through the steps towards pinning your very first …

The appearance of a collection is improved vastly if all the specimens are mounted properly and at a uniform height on the pins (Figure 16). This is easily done by using a "pinning block."

We learned about the collection of various insects, techniques for rehydrating dried specimens, and the essential tools needed for pinning, while also uncovering fascinating facts about …

Nov 4, 2025 · To pin and frame an insect, follow these beginner-friendly tips: Relax dried insects by inserting an insect pin through the middle of the thorax (the middle section between the …

Mounting insects on card points is not difficult if you follow the correct procedure. Note from Figure 19C that the pin is pushed through the widest part or base of the triangle and the …

Nov 16, 2025 · The document outlines guidelines for correctly pinning various types of insects, ensuring the pin is firmly placed through the heavier parts of the body without damaging …

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Nov 14, 2025 · Pinning is a great way to preserve and display insects, but it requires careful handling to avoid damaging the specimens. The process involves collecting, relaxing, and …