Thanks Adam. I was trying to find something similar on google maps, but didn't see this one.

Have this info on the back of a carded specimen, but not sure about the second word. "Madagascar Mortmanga" maybe?

wollastoni wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:25 pm
Then I read "Pagne d'Angel" but it doesn't ring any bell on Google...
I have found a "Montagne d'Angèle" which could be your locality : https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montagne_d%27Ang%C3%A8le

You were correct, Montagne d'Angèle!

Thanks so much for your assistance

Thanks guys!

Hello everyone,

I have several Carabus that I acquired in trade many many years ago and I'm finally getting around to mounting them. However, I'm not sure I understand the location information. Maybe you guys can help!

Two of them are labeled as Ariege region of France, and I assume the other part ...

Interesting paper that touches on relaxing techniques. Includes a modified formula for Barber's solution without benzene.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235684190_Advances_in_insect_preparation_bleaching_clearing_and_relaxing_ants_Hymenoptera_Formicidae

I'm going to try the pepsin ...

Yeah I used a recipe to make up a 100 mL bottle when I was in grad school. Its very useful, though I've barely used any of it.

Thanks for the information guys.

I know alcohol is not the best for killing beetles. Unfortunately, I have large amounts of collected material over last 15ish years stored in alcohol. Generally I've not minded the drawbacks of alcohol, but I've recently become more interested in carding specimens ...

As some may have experienced, it sometimes happens that the elytra of beetles killed and/or preserved in liquids (e.g. alcohol) will spread apart as they dry.

Does anyone know any methodology to prevent this from happening or to fix specimens where this has occurred? I've tried relaxing specimens ...

Thanks for the info John. I've always used pins and points, but want to slim down the collection with some nicely mounted beetles and bugs on cards.

I'm looking for a US supplier of various sizes of pre-cut "glue boards" or "mounting boards" for mounting smaller specimens. I have a feeling there isn't one though.

For example

Also what glue is best for this process and what type of cardstock is used?

Thanks