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Pinning and labeling insects

The proper way to pin an insect depends on the type of insect that you have collected. ALERT! soft-bodied insects such as scales, caterpillars, mayflies, silverfish and others cannot be pinned. Learn the 15 steps to pinning butterflies and moths.

Silvia I. Rondon, Mary Corp | Feb 2010 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Essential material needed for storing and displaying insects

Learn about storage boxes, insect pins, storage racks, spreading boards, point punches and other tips.

Silvia I. Rondon, Mary Corp | Jan 2010 | Article

Collecting insects and related arthoropods

Detailed instructions on collecting insects for a specimen collection.

Silvia I. Rondon, Mary Corp | Jan 2010 | Article

Identifying Insects and Arthropods in Oregon

Identification is important for anyone trying to manage insects and other arthropods. Proper identification skills help to provide a valuable tool for monitoring the invasion of new pests. Accurate identification allows...

Brad Hollis, Silvia I. Rondon, James Young | Jun 2009 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)