DIRECTIONS FOR COLLECTING INSECTS I9 



the pin has been stuck. This number should refer to the 

 number in the notebook in which is recorded the name of 

 the family, genus, and species, the sex, the location and date 

 of capture. These data may be supplemented by any inter- 

 esting items about habits or variations. 



The naming of the specimens may be accomplished by 

 the use of Comstock's or Packard's manual of insects. 



The characteristics called for by the book should be 

 closely noted to prevent mistakes, and the drawings or pic- 

 tures in the book should be closely compared with the speci- 

 mens. 



Should the specimens be transferred to a cabinet, the name 

 of the family, genus and species may be placed on a larger 

 card and mounted with the specimen. 



Good care should be taken of the collections, and they will 

 always remain objects of gratification and pride. 



