How to Collect and Preserve Insects

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ross, Herbert H. (Herbert Holdsworth), 1908-1978.

Series:

Illinois. Natural History Survey. Circular 39.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"How to Collect and Preserve Insects" by Herbert H. Ross is a practical guide on entomological collection techniques written in the mid-20th century. The work aims to educate both amateur and trained entomologists on how to effectively collect, handle, and preserve insect specimens for research and enjoyment. This book covers essential equipment, collection methods, and techniques for the proper handling and mounting of various insect types, appealing to naturalists and students alike. At the start of the guide, Ross outlines the importance and benefits of insect collecting, noting its educational, recreational, and scientific values. He emphasizes that anyone can start a collection with minimal equipment, stressing the joy and satisfaction that comes from engaging with this hobby. The opening details crucial methods for locating insects in their habitats and introduces basic tools needed for collection, such as nets and killing bottles, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of both practical entomology and the rich world of insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-07-10