Posted by Jason G on 27-01-2012 21:08
#1
Evening all,
Just a quick question, really. Do you set your specimen's legs and wings, or just leave it the way it comes from the kill-jar? I always set mine to a reasonable museum-look.
I attach a photo of one of my set
Pachygaster atra specimens. Please bear in mind they don't usually turn-out that '
aesthetic', and as long as they can be identified it isn't so much of a concern.
Take care,
Jason
Edited by Jason G on 27-01-2012 21:12
Posted by rvanderweele on 27-01-2012 21:32
#2
I do not! At least not as nicely as you did. It is too time consuming. I only take care that the important characteristics are visible
Posted by nielsyese on 27-01-2012 21:52
#3
I do, but only with the legs;) Especially in Anthomyiidae it is very useful because you can see the chaetotaxy much better then.