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Post by ecooper on Dec 24, 2012 16:25:17 GMT -8
I am planning to use a Berlese funnel to collect some leaf litter invertebrates to photograph (using photo stacking). I was wondering what solution to use in the killing jar: alcohol, soap and water, or something else? I want to preserve colour and keep the specimens relatively relaxed (if that is possible). Thanks for any advice. EC www.macrocritters.wordpress.com |
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Post by Chris Grinter on Dec 24, 2012 16:29:09 GMT -8
Might want to experiment with some trap fluids, like 50-70% ethanol/water, tiny drop of soap and a dash of salt to maintain osmotic balance.
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Post by prillbug4 on Dec 24, 2012 19:38:38 GMT -8
I use a no pest strip. I simply gather the leaf litter and do the work right at that moment, to make certain that insects are in the leaf litter. I've collected a good number of carabids, Staphylinidae, Anthicidae, Tenebrionidae, Elateridae, Scarabaeidae=Onthophagus, Aphodius, and other beetle families this way.
Jeff Prill
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Post by ecooper on Dec 24, 2012 20:26:59 GMT -8
Might want to experiment with some trap fluids, like 50-70% ethanol/water, tiny drop of soap and a dash of salt to maintain osmotic balance. Thanks! Excellent advice! EC |
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Post by ecooper on Dec 24, 2012 20:28:57 GMT -8
I use a no pest strip. I simply gather the leaf litter and do the work right at that moment, to make certain that insects are in the leaf litter. I've collected a good number of carabids, Staphylinidae, Anthicidae, Tenebrionidae, Elateridae, Scarabaeidae=Onthophagus, Aphodius, and other beetle families this way. Jeff Prill Interesting suggestion...! Thanks! Not sure if you can get no-pest strips in Canada anymore... EC |
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