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by alandmor
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Light collecting
Replies: 22
Views: 1756

Re: Light collecting

I'll tell you what - I'm headed to Panama with a Lepi-LED next week. I got it for evening entertainment mostly (since all I really care about are Hesperiidae). I'll run it for sure, and let you know how it works. John Can you please give us an update on how the Lepi-LED worked for you in Panama? In...
by alandmor
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Light collecting
Replies: 22
Views: 1756

Re: Light collecting

For those interested in the recent research on why light collecting works in the first place (now known as the dorsal light response in insects), the original paper can be found here (no pay wall): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-44785-3 From the Abstract: Explanations of why nocturnal in...
by alandmor
Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Light collecting
Replies: 22
Views: 1756

Re: Light collecting

Two LED collecting lights, both developed by entomologists have recently become available. I don't have experience with either one but they look worth checking out. The Entolight was developed by two entomologists in Arizona and is designed for ease of use, durability, portability and is reasonably ...
by alandmor
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Where to buy: Bioquip folding net "National Park Special"
Replies: 14
Views: 9982

Re: Where to buy: Bioquip folding net "National Park Special"

The link won't display for some reason but a search for "collapsible pocket insect net" on Amazon has one for $16.99. Another option is below. https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Butterfly-Crushable-Detachable-Push-Fit/dp/B0CBLV98KP?th=1 https://ecologysupplies.com/products/collapsible-pocket-...
by alandmor
Mon Dec 25, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
Topic: Papilio arjuna
Replies: 4
Views: 1716

Re: Papilio arjuna

Very nice map showing distributions. If I may ask, what mapping software did you use to create it? Thanks in advance
by alandmor
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Where to find Definitive Taxonomies?
Replies: 1
Views: 1496

Re: Where to find Definitive Taxonomies?

Wikipedia actually has a good overview of insects including their evolution and phylogeny and a classification which includes some recent revisionary works with references. Whether it's the most current and up to date classification I couldn't say but worth a look. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inse...
by alandmor
Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Fumigant Lifetime
Replies: 14
Views: 6701

Re: Fumigant Lifetime

I just wanted to mention a possible alternative to the traditional No Pest Strips mentioned here. Hercon Vaportape II has the same active ingredient (Dichlorvos,10% vs. 18.6%) but in a more user-friendly, 1" x 4" thin strip and easier to cut. Vaportape II is intended to use as a fumigant i...
by alandmor
Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: Insect identification
Topic: what on earth is this
Replies: 3
Views: 1253

Re: what on earth is this

From the rather blurry video, it appears to be a rove beetle, family Staphylinidae. Likely came in from outdoors. Not a worry, completely harmless. https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=567877806&rlz=1CACNAW_enUS929US929&q=staphylinidae&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj9...
by alandmor
Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: Coleoptera
Topic: The Insects Nest, Luodong, Taiwan
Replies: 3
Views: 1881

The Insects Nest, Luodong, Taiwan

A colleague and I recently had the opportunity to visit the Insects Nest, the beetle shop of Andy Cheng in Luodong, Taiwan.  I'd never been to a beetle, or any kind of insect shop before and came away very impressed.  The unassuming store front houses a bright showroom filled with shelves upon shelv...
by alandmor
Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Moth and Beetle equipment supplier
Replies: 1
Views: 702

Moth and Beetle equipment supplier

I recently found and ordered some insect pins from this Canadian supplier, Moth and Beetle. They have all the major brands, Austerlitz, Kostal, Ento Sphinx, Kabourek etc. at reasonable prices. A link to their insect pins and a little bit about them follows: https://mothandbeetle.com/insect-pins/ Wel...
by alandmor
Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Field Reports
Topic: Panama 2023
Replies: 7
Views: 2917

Re: Panama 2023

Nice catch! Were most of these collected at lights?
by alandmor
Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: The Kyushu University Museum collection is online
Replies: 8
Views: 1955

Re: The Kyushu University Museum collection is online

My Japanese is a bit rusty. The specimens are fantastic, I like the following best http://db.museum.kyushu-u.ac.jp/entomology/?wb=det&cl=9&it=394 But Adam is right, without names it's not good for identification. Since my Japanese is so bad, I can't see if there's a listing of the names any...
by alandmor
Sun May 14, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Perfect method to relax a butterfly in 4 hours (even Agrias).
Replies: 19
Views: 1345

Re: Perfect method to relax a butterfly in 4 hours (even Agrias).

Interestingly, I use ammonia to relax beetle specimens. I don't inject them but relax them in a petri dish with several layers of moist paper towels using 50:50 ammonia and water. I don't know if it's something about the ammonia but most specimens are relaxed enough to mount within 24 hours.
by alandmor
Wed May 10, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Coleoptera
Topic: Scarabaeoidea Galleries on Flickr
Replies: 0
Views: 1645

Scarabaeoidea Galleries on Flickr

Alberto Ballerio, an Italian scarab researcher, has created some remarkable, curated galleries on Flickr of all things Scarabaeoidea.  Definitely worth a look.  Note that all restrictions that the original photographer puts on the use of his/her Flickr files are still valid.  From a recent listserv ...
by alandmor
Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: Latest LED/UV Bug Light
Replies: 8
Views: 3705

Re: Latest LED/UV Bug Light

More info on the Entolight, developed recently by an entomologist and available now from entoquip.com. It's a bit more expensive, assembled in the USA and looks pretty nice. From a recent Facebook post by the developer: I'm happy to finally share something I've been working on since last March. That...
by alandmor
Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Field Reports
Topic: Visit to Carnegie & Bandrow
Replies: 14
Views: 3457

Re: Visit to Carnegie & Bandrow

Nice beetle display! That's a lot of work!
by alandmor
Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: Insect Trading Reports
Topic: Have any forum members used Marketplace to sell?
Replies: 8
Views: 2998

Re: Have any forum members used Marketplace to sell?

Thanks. Seems like our regular members here don't sell much, if at all. I'm exploring best options to dispose of my remaining commercial material. "Rare" is subjective, is Psalidognathus friendi rare? I suppose Argema mimosae is not? I just can't stand Ebay buyers, some are crooks and oth...
by alandmor
Fri Apr 07, 2023 10:36 pm
Forum: Coleoptera
Topic: Cerambycidae of "weird " appearance
Replies: 65
Views: 13232

Re: Cerambycidae of "weird " appearance

Yes, a striking species for sure! Interestingly, the only species of this genus in North America, Rosalia funebris , Motschulsky, 1845, the Banded Alder Borer, is known to be attracted to fresh paint and both sexes can be fairly numerous on freshly painted buildings etc. It's thought that certain vo...
by alandmor
Mon Mar 27, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: Insect Photography & Video
Topic: Incredible Lifelong Insect Collection
Replies: 9
Views: 5337

Re: Incredible Lifelong Insect Collection

Besides the incredible collection, what I thought was interesting was all the other "stuff", the handwritten notes in black marker on drawers and the inside of cabinets, the cassette tapes, albums, cd's, insect displays, paper notes and other "stuff" mounted on the cabinets and w...