Here is yet another version. https://i.imgur.com/wE5CuGp.jpg Now, don't get me wrong as this is not the (total) approach to my collection arrangements. These drawers presently only occupy (1/4) of my collection. Most of my collection is fitted-out to "specific" needs. Some are dedicated to...

The unit tray system of specimen storage is a popular compartmentalized and yet, mobile method of easy specimen movement in insect collections. It has been fully embraced by major museums and has found its way into private collections as well. The cardboard trays themselves are lightweight, lined wi...

Well done indeed alandmor ! 🎉☺️ I too have some of my specimen drawers done in similar fashion; as they represent my treehopper holdings which are my (specialist) interest. However, I also have additional unit tray drawers present which house some of the insect "variety" which I have encou...

Bravo Dave, on setting those papered specimens. Some fine handy work and skill set indeed !

Wow, you made some amazing captures in Australia !! Some VERY fine specimens throughout ....

Indeed, fabulous genus which I have been aware of. Have never acquired any myself and at least (over here) rather scarce amongst private collections (I have seen). I've only seen two in the last 20 years here. Perhaps, this is because many of the collections I have seen have tended to be "big b...

As I mentioned in my previous post Dr Emmel took care of all the documentation permits needed (for everyone) on my group trip.

That was 1989 and I doubt very much he had to jump through the hoops (that he would have to now do) if he were living.

That's all there is to my story....

Hey 58chevy, Fortunately, back then I was on a group Lepidopterist trip organized by Dr. Tom Emmel (Florida). He was able to secure all of the necessary permits we needed to not only exit Bolivia but, to enter the U.S. (problem free). His expertise, notoriety, and unassuming "gentlemanly" ...

Some general observances that I made on various families of butterflies (in the tropics) are the following: Lycaenids, Riodinids, and Hesperides we're almost always noticed as (singleton's) and you had better make your first "swish" count or your quarry would be gone for good. Satyrines na...

Beautiful settings Dave. The little fellows like this (I've found) are best set right away (for best appearance/results) ! That's how I do my small stuff as they will never be fresher or as pliable to work with.... I'm envyous 58chevy of your Texas weather ! Dang, I can't imagine catching butterflie...

Here is a case of self-collected Bolivian butterflies. I was there for 2 weeks in May 1989. This case only shows some 28 species (representatives) that I encountered there however, in total I caught a "respectable" 68 species during my time there. There certainly were other collectors of m...

Here is an amazingly diverse and beautiful group. Some years ago I started picking these up but, once I had seven or eight of the more commonly encountered species I had to stop myself and take a breath; before I made any deeper a plunge into them. Seemed like they were just more than I could sensib...

More AMAZING likenesses....
Thank you Dave for all your continued contributions to this thread and for sharing them with us all.

Superb throughout !

Some 8 years ago I found this curious Ad in a
copy of the Illustrated London news (circa 1954).

Wonderful choice to pitch sales....

These Euploea just keep getting better....

My, Dave you have some pretty extensive holdings of these !

I recall you having quite an array of Colotis too. Then of course, there are your Stichopthalma which are (nothing short) of awesome !!

Thank you for sharing the wealth and diversity of your collection with us.

Agreed, you have an awful lot of nice self-captures Paul !

Stunning.... every species !

Agreed, and very well put John K !

What depth of color this species has indeed !
Is this an infrequently encoutered species ?
Are they drawn to bait ?