Markelangelo Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Today was a tragic day, my first death of one of my large beetles, my biggest d. Granti. So.... I was wondering what would be the best way to preserve him? I can't decide if I want to pin him or wrap him, but is there any special method to preserve him either way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizentrop Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 You need to let him dry. That's about it.I recommend pinning him, and spreading his legs and antennae nicely for display, but only if you have entomological pins. If you don't have such pins, do not pin! You can keep the beetle relatively fresh in a closed box up to a month in the freezer if you want to obtain pins or pin it sometime later. Otherwize he will dry out and it will be difficult to arrange him for display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarvaHunter Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Size 2 or 3 is a good size entomological pin for the beetle you are pinning. Stainless steel is softer but better for humid environments, but enameled spring steel is used the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markelangelo Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 And I would just let him air dry like all the other insects I collect? Any need for degreasing or anything like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markelangelo Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thank you guys! I've got plenty of pins so I will probably spread him tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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