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Post by w1 on Aug 9, 2012 22:54:08 GMT -8
Think these fly to lights sometimes. Would make a neat pet.
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Post by w1 on Aug 9, 2012 16:54:55 GMT -8
What's next? Wow I have a fairy fly in my collection. Thanks great article. Ian
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Post by w1 on Aug 8, 2012 1:51:34 GMT -8
Trying to find some old pics. My buddy had a baby alligator snapper bite thru the tip of his finger.
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Post by w1 on Aug 7, 2012 11:06:23 GMT -8
thats a nice one congrats. have found some here in SoCal defiently not that big. Ian
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Post by w1 on Aug 7, 2012 8:32:05 GMT -8
Nice pic. Think this topic is better for porch light.
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Post by w1 on Aug 6, 2012 21:47:24 GMT -8
have never had a problem! heard the same thing. try to process things yearly mainly in the winter yes these other methods are very nice. Ethanol can be bought at a liquor store or local shiner. Or there are some great companies out on the internet. Have done all these methods. Was mainly posting for the economical purposes. Worse case there are wonderful relaxing videos on this site. Some great ones helped me alot! the other thing is that I like to store stuff in my freezer in general maybe that provides statsis, or maybe its nice to look at a freezer full of nice specimens?
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Post by w1 on Aug 5, 2012 15:16:58 GMT -8
Really like this method for long term storage of fragile specimens. Prefer screw caps vials because they evaporate much slower. Only have to do a yearly check. 2 dram screw cap vials from bioquip.com are my favorite and most used. If your storing for DNA they need to be frozen. Have used reagent grade alcohols, everclear, etc. Switched to using 91% isopropyl from Walmart its economical and have noticed little difference. My specimens come out great. Attachments:
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Post by w1 on Aug 4, 2012 21:54:06 GMT -8
It has slowed alot recently. We need the rain. Couple of weeks back we were getting swarmed. Keep seeing the clouds on the horizon. Got my Pepsis key in the mail yesterday great book. Going to visit AZ soon, taking a week off got big plans, hope the timing is right. Found a T in my shower recently we have great habitat Mainly looking for Mydas xanthopterus but its hard to pass up big beautiful wasps. Also found a Trigidion while collecting. Will keep you posted. Keep hearing August is the month. Ian
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Post by w1 on Aug 4, 2012 10:58:44 GMT -8
I prefer to tuck the legs and antennae in on smaller specimens ie Cicindela. Just better to be careful. Nice pic!!
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Post by w1 on Jul 30, 2012 18:33:10 GMT -8
Congrats, if you go by Manitowoc there was a remnant population of C. h. rhodensis 8yrs ago. Don't collect too many! PM if you ever want to trade, only unpinned specimens. After losing a few antennae and legs, started folding the antennae and legs inwards to prevent the nightmare of putting a Cicindela back together. Happy collecting
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Post by w1 on Jul 29, 2012 6:12:44 GMT -8
Have had great success near Manitowoc Wi looking for tiger's but never saw any other collectors.Only 4 species but one place was very productive. Always wanted to get back that way and collect. Heard of that place Spring greene did you find anyting?
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Post by w1 on Jul 28, 2012 23:08:04 GMT -8
Possibly P. mildei and Hemipepsis. With pics sure somebody could help with identification. Sounds like a productive spot.
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Post by w1 on Jul 28, 2012 23:05:15 GMT -8
Wow really enjoyed this thread. I live near Aguanga CA if anyone wants to collect sometime. Although the locals are wild cowboys. Have never seen anyone in the field collecting. Had a great experience with the last collector who visited my area. Trying to expand my search area, the top of the hill where I live has been dry we need rain. Have been looking in the valleys and asking around some of the looks are very funny. Mainly collect flies and hymenoptera but also have a fancy for tiger's and roaches. Always carry supplies for an occasional lep. I mainly work evenings which works out great for a Fly guy. I'm hooked on Asilids!! Love hearing bug stories. Anyway this is a neat idea.
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Post by w1 on Jul 27, 2012 17:32:20 GMT -8
There are 4 species I have personally found near Aguanga CA Dasymutilla aureola c Dasymutilla sackenii Dasymutilla magnifica Unidentified mutillid found in pitfall Very interesting insects.
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