Hey Trehopr, Hold on to your butterfly net, because I've got something to say! I'm stoked, my friend, in every way! That thread not long ago when you said, "No Stichophthalma for me!"? Well, guess what? Things have changed, and boy, am I glad to see! In a blink of an eye, you've gone from ...

How should we contact you? I would be interested in some satyridae depending on your holdings.

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Greetings fellow butterfly enthusiasts, Today, I would like to take a moment to share with you the heartfelt origin of my entomology passion—a journey deeply intertwined with the loving guidance of my dear grandfather. As I reflect on the transformative experiences that have shaped my love for butt...

Ammonia and pepsin/trypsin enzymes are both effective in relaxing insect specimens, but they differ in important aspects. Enzymes like pepsin/trypsin are pH-sensitive and act specifically on muscle fibers. Once applied, their effects are permanent. In contrast, ammonia provides temporary relaxation ...

The use of ammonia and its remarkable properties as a relaxant have revolutionized my approach to specimen manipulation and preservation. Ammonia, scientifically known as ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH), wields its power as a potent relaxant through a combination of factors rooted in its alkaline nature ...

So where are the young entomologists? Surely, out of 325 million Americans, and a worldwide population of 7 billion, there must be some. And, academic institutions seem to have plenty of incoming students- in fact, three years ago I compiled a business case for a uni showing that entomology was a g...