Thread subject: Diptera.info :: pinning alcohol preserved diptera

Posted by Louis Boumans on 31-12-2010 10:25
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Dear Forum,

When pinning alcohol preserved material, eg from malaise traps, I notice that the wings often become wrinkled. Does it help if I transfer them to 30% EtOH or plain water first? I will experiment a bit, but maybe some of you have good advice?

Louis