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by alandmor
Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: So, what's on your spreading board ?
Replies: 43
Views: 9541

Re: So, what's on your spreading board ?

Can you please tell us again your source for these collapsible nets? They look very nice and handy to have. Thx!
by alandmor
Fri Jul 12, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Moving/ downsizing, donating collection, books, getting old
Replies: 38
Views: 10667

Re: Moving/ downsizing, donating collection, books, getting old

"Indeed - I recently helped a friend move a magnificent collection of catocala and US butterflies to a university. It was time, and he was afraid of everything Chuck mentions. The upside here in the US, is that he and his lovely wife were really surprised about the tax benefits they will get fo...
by alandmor
Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: What's up with US Saturniidae?
Replies: 19
Views: 7106

Re: What's up with US Saturniidae?

Wow, very discouraging no to mention distressing. I know some parasitoids released for gypsy moth control (now known as spongy moth) have negatively impacted saturnid populations in the NE. This and aerial spraying for gypsy moth control (which I hear are bad this year in the NE) perhaps are both fa...
by alandmor
Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:30 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Moving/ downsizing, donating collection, books, getting old
Replies: 38
Views: 10667

Re: Moving/ downsizing, donating collection, books, getting old

An inspiring read - https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/fly-fly/. Sounds like a great collection and donation but the NHM, London, has its work cut out for it to put actual data labels on all 20,000 specimens! "Each of McArthur’s butterflies is accompanied by a tiny printed QR code, and scanning it ...
by alandmor
Wed Jul 03, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: Insect identification
Topic: beetle identification Belgium: xylophagous?
Replies: 2
Views: 1170

Re: beetle identification Belgium: xylophagous?

It appears to be an adult Tenebrio molitor, the common mealworm, family Tenebrionidae. Commonly used and sold as food in pet shops.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mealworm
by alandmor
Fri Jun 21, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Moving/ downsizing, donating collection, books, getting old
Replies: 38
Views: 10667

Re: Moving/ downsizing, donating collection, books, getting old

I have been pondering some of these same issues as well lately. In addition to finding a suitable location to donate a collection, it’s also imperative that your spouse, family, or other heirs know your wishes in case something should happen to you unexpectedly. Too many collections have become orph...
by alandmor
Fri Jun 21, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Moving/ downsizing, donating collection, books, getting old
Replies: 38
Views: 10667

Re: Moving/ downsizing, donating collection, books, getting old

We have all along been pursued by museums far and near. At this point, we are tired. Vernon, if I may ask, what plans do you have for such an extensive and valuable collection and all the equipment and supplies you've accumulated over the years once you're no longer able to or interested in maintai...
by alandmor
Sat May 04, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Insect identification
Topic: Blood Sucking Mites living on our skin
Replies: 10
Views: 3985

Re: Blood Sucking Mites living on our skin

It's pretty clear now. Apparently this post is another fake one, presumably, in consideration, by an android intelligence. Having given you the benefit of the doubt originally, I will be weighing the possibilities when answering future dubious entries. It's not funny. You are not actually fooling a...
by alandmor
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Light collecting
Replies: 22
Views: 7811

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: 7811

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: 7811

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: 18
Views: 17180

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: 3012

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: 2031

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: 9347

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: 1962

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: 3911

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: 1181

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: 6267

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: 3640

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...