ROSS: HOW TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE INSECTS 



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side of the insect is pressed against the glued surface, tig. 14. 

 The slant of the crimp depends on the angle of the insect's side; 

 the desired product is the insect mounted with its top surface 

 horizontal and its head forward ; legs, wings, and antennae should 

 be in view and as little of the body as possible hidden by the glue 

 or card point. Very little glue should be used; a small amount 

 holds well and gives a better specimen for study than a large 

 amount. The points may be cut uniformly with a hand punch, 

 and they should be about three-eighths inch long. Good material 

 for making these points is 2-ply Bristol board. 



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Fig. 15. — Pinning crane flies. Because of their unwieldly legs these insects 

 should have a double card point mount, and the legs should be kept away 

 from the pin. 



