Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects: Prepared for the Use of the Smithsonian Institution (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. S. Packard Jr.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266529585 ISBN 13: 9780266529583

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a practical guide to collecting and preserving insects for study and the cabinet.

This Smithsonian Institution edition outlines field methods, equipment, and careful techniques to help readers gather specimens and keep them for examination.

The book frames general approaches, explains necessary collecting tools, and offers specific directions for groups like bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, and spiders. It blends everyday field tips with preservation strategies to maintain useful, labeled specimens for research or education.

• How to choose and use essential collecting gear, including nets and forceps.
• Strategies for collecting across different habitats and seasons, from gardens to forests to aquatic environments.
• Guidance on preparing, pinning, and preserving specimens for the cabinet and study.
• Special directions for notable insect groups to help beginners and seasoned collectors alike.

Ideal for hobbyists, students, and natural history readers seeking a reliable, field-tested introduction to collecting and preserving insects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266529585
• ISBN 13: 9780266529583
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 65