Degreasing
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Numerous moths have a tendency to becoming
greasy. To eliminate this, they must be submerged in a solvent
(trichloroethylene, acetone, etc) for some hours ... Afterwards cover them with 'Terre de Sommières', a very fine clay powder that has the property of absorbing grease dissolved in the acetone... Some minutes after it is dry, remove the 'Terre de Sommières' with a fine brush - the insect can then be placed back in the collection. for more details, see Colas G., 1988 : Guide de l'entomologiste, Editions N. Boubée & Cie, 75006 Paris. p 256. |
| before degreasing... | ...before degreasing, ventral view | |
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| immediately after submersion for 2 hours in acetone ... | ...covered with 'Terre de Sommières', allowed to dry | |
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Some other examples :
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488 |
2264 |
965-1 |
965 |
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1064-1 |
1064 |
1065-1 |
1065 |
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1184-1 |
1184 |
1288-1 |
1288 |
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2640 |
2709 |
2008-10-11
