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by Chris Grinter
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Fumigant Lifetime
Replies: 14
Views: 6703

Re: Fumigant Lifetime

A chest freezer can fit drawers vertically, years ago I had one in a lab that could easily fit 6 at once. Pretty cheap to purchase and run. Got one, but it's too full of boxes of papered leps to hold any drawers! jh Haha yes just need the discipline to use the freezer for nothing other than pest ma...
by Chris Grinter
Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:07 am
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Fumigant Lifetime
Replies: 14
Views: 6703

Re: Fumigant Lifetime

A chest freezer can fit drawers vertically, years ago I had one in a lab that could easily fit 6 at once. Pretty cheap to purchase and run.
by Chris Grinter
Sat Oct 07, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: Insect identification
Topic: Hesperiidae from French Guyana
Replies: 22
Views: 5953

Re: Hesperiidae from French Guyana

Hello John, Was wondering if you collect skippers from here in the US ? Do you have much in the way of "holdings" from here in the US or have you specialized more on exotic skippers ? A friend of mine happens to be one of the co-authors of "a Field guide to the skippers of Illinois&q...
by Chris Grinter
Sat Jul 08, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Books, Publications and Media Reviews
Topic: "Why are moths attracted to lights"...LepSoc Summer 2023
Replies: 8
Views: 2350

Re: "Why are moths attracted to lights"...LepSoc Summer 2023

The LepSoc News is not at all peer reviewed, and free for members to publish in. And please note that English is not Jade's first language either. All issues, including this one, can be downloaded for free here: https://images.peabody.yale.edu/lepsoc/nls/ Hi Chris! What’s the best way for me to get...
by Chris Grinter
Sat Jul 08, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Accidentally faked color morph: Nicrophorus
Replies: 4
Views: 659

Re: Accidentally faked color morph: Nicrophorus

Must have been covered in rotting flesh or mud before you cleaned it off.
by Chris Grinter
Sat Jul 01, 2023 11:42 pm
Forum: Books, Publications and Media Reviews
Topic: "Why are moths attracted to lights"...LepSoc Summer 2023
Replies: 8
Views: 2350

Re: "Why are moths attracted to lights"...LepSoc Summer 2023

The LepSoc News is not at all peer reviewed, and free for members to publish in. And please note that English is not Jade's first language either.

All issues, including this one, can be downloaded for free here: https://images.peabody.yale.edu/lepsoc/nls/
by Chris Grinter
Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:42 am
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Idea for rarities collectors??
Replies: 12
Views: 1124

Re: Idea for rarities collectors??

It depends on the person and the institution. Generally any collection would prefer work happen in the museum, so that's where you can start if you have the time to go in 1-2 days a week to prep specimens. Once you're a trusted volunteer then I think many institutions would let you take stuff home t...
by Chris Grinter
Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:01 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: bucket light trap
Replies: 13
Views: 700

Re: bucket light trap

One thought on breezy nights (or traps that get sphingids that really pump air around), you should go to lengths to reduce airflow in your rain drain. The Leroy Koehn traps are nice but have a giant gaping hole in them and require 2-4 acetate cups to work. But if you wad-up some newspaper in the dra...
by Chris Grinter
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: bucket light trap
Replies: 13
Views: 700

Re: bucket light trap

I just use a rolled up paper towel. Use a few sheets, roll it tightly, make sure it touches the bottom of the jar and you can fray the top a little to help evaporation. Works perfect and easy to swap when it's covered in scales.
by Chris Grinter
Thu May 26, 2022 6:10 am
Forum: Technical Questions or Issues
Topic: How to see "new threads" only ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2234

Re: How to see "new threads" only ?

Kind of disappointed with the new layout of this forum. Can’t see new post unless specifically enter thread. I’m already missing a lot and I won’t bother to participate. I suppose it’s easier if one target specific subject but for everyday browsing what’s new it is no no, just my thoughts If you cl...
by Chris Grinter
Mon May 23, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: Welcome to our new forum !
Replies: 4
Views: 826

Re: Welcome to our new forum !

Thanks Olivier! And for others looking, remember there is https://archive.insectnet.com/ and you can log in to remind yourself what your old user name was.