leptraps
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Post by leptraps on Jan 30, 2021 6:08:38 GMT -8
I have used angled spreading since I was a teenager. I mount/spread virtually no dried papered material. I leave the specimens on the the Spreading Boards for 30+ days.
I have a freezer full of field collected specimens. Once I remove specimen(s)from my freezer,I place them in my relaxing Container overnight. With large specimens I may cut the wing muscle with an Exzacto knife. Cutting wing muscle is a developed art. Once spread, I cover the Wings with pieces of white semi-gloss card stock.
The spreading boards with specimens are placed in my drying cabinet.They remain in the drying cabinet for 30+days.
It just works for me#!
I spread the specimens and
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Post by jshuey on Jan 30, 2021 7:43:36 GMT -8
Two comments - first - if you are in the US, just go to a farm store to buy syringes. You will typically find them on the shelf near the veterinary supplies and medicines.
And I too have always used angled spreading boards with few problems. If the wings are drifting, it means that you:
1 - really did not have all the muscles relaxed before you spread the bug (if the bug is putting up a fight - then it's probably not relaxed) 2 - or that you didn't leave it on the board long enough for the muscles to really dry back out 3 - or that you have a humidity problems in your collection.
At least these are the lessons I've learned... but there are probably some additional lessons out there waiting for me.
John
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Post by kevinkk on Jan 30, 2021 9:13:29 GMT -8
Thank you again people. So, "your results may vary" might be the best conclusion. I appreciate the input and advice. It's all a learning process. Anyone that thinks they've seen or know everything is mistaken.
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