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Post by ornithorchid on Nov 23, 2015 9:35:15 GMT -8
I have noticed for the past few months that more BLUE Ornithoptera were offered for sale.
What is wrong with people willing to pay 100's of dollars for a fake UV irradiated Ornithoptera?
Some are clearly advertised as "Blue colors in Ornithoptera develop by strong UV radiation!".
People, just give yourself a favor... and BUY a UV bulb. It will cost you $40 for a 50W UV-bulb.
Just do the job behind a PLEXIGLAS shield and cover the abdomen on the bug with paper and the trick is DONE.
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Post by ornithorchid on Nov 23, 2015 13:19:12 GMT -8
... Got an idea!
I will irradiate my Ornithoptera allotei with UV.
Man! This will be a SUPER blue Ornithoptera allotei.
Anyone want to reserve it from me?
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Post by suzuki on Nov 24, 2015 7:41:51 GMT -8
An interesting thought. Show us the result and then inform certain Russian dealers
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Post by ornithorchid on Nov 24, 2015 18:17:02 GMT -8
An interesting thought. Show us the result and then inform certain Russian dealers Unfortunately it is not mother Russia that is on the stand this time... But Germany. Sad thing, I know! For sure, I will keep you up to date with the outcome of my experimentation(s). |
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Post by nomihoudai on Nov 27, 2015 0:16:29 GMT -8
Peter you got the wrong thread, unless IS is also the one to blame for fake Ornithoptera.
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Post by nomad on Nov 27, 2015 8:36:03 GMT -8
Oops a early morning post. It is now in porch light where it belongs
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Post by Zacatak on Dec 28, 2015 13:39:52 GMT -8
Is 50w strong enough though?
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Post by ornithorchid on Dec 29, 2015 7:41:29 GMT -8
The number of watt (W) doesn't matter. What is important is the energy of the UV radiation. This is measured by the wavelength in nm. For getting such a result you need germicide light bulbs that work around 240nm. Make sure to put your body away from that once your turn these ON.
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Post by leptraps on Dec 29, 2015 8:39:52 GMT -8
240NM is minimal. Use a 372NM or384NM in BLB. Even a grow bulb at 400NM+ would work better. For full effect use a light blue or light violet for a back ground.
Does a blue form occur in nature? If not then who cares!
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Post by Zacatak on Dec 29, 2015 13:36:57 GMT -8
I've got one of those Australian made Gecko Insect Zapper UV bulbs, that's a 50w bulb but not sure what kind of nm wavelength that might generate, or can be used? Another interesting factor is how long the exposure would need to be.
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