COMM 300 Preparing for Reports and Collecting Primary Data 2011
Collecting and Preparing Microlepidoptera
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Collecting methods – just like big moths!
1. Blacklighting (sheet or trap) – most species2. Pheromone trapping – diurnal species or target species3. Aerial nets – diurnal species (dusk-flyers)4. Rearing – sedentary or target species
Collecting methods
1. BlacklightingTrap – specimens can get
chowderedSheet – more selective method
Need to have a supply of small “killing jars” and a “dump jar.”Or a supply of snap-top vials; put in freezer over night.
Collecting methods
1. Blacklighting (sheet or trap) – most species2. Pheromone trapping – diurnal species or target species
Collecting methods
1. Blacklighting (sheet or trap) – most species2. Pheromone trapping – diurnal species or target species3. Aerial nets – diurnal species (dusk-flyers)
Collecting methods
1. Blacklighting (sheet or trap) – most species2. Pheromone trapping – diurnal species or target species3. Aerial nets – diurnal species (dusk-flyers)4. Rearing – sedentary or target species
Pinningminutens for tiny specimens.place specimen on foam (or soft wood) surface,
dorsum up.using forceps, pin specimen in middle of thorax,
perpendicular to dorsal surface.
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SpreadingNo two people use exactly the same equipment or
techniques. Tiny spreading boards.Small blocks.Plastic boxes with plastozote (foam).