Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Storing flies in alcohol

Posted by Tony T on 26-11-2007 17:47
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Adrian wrote:
..........If you have the kit, critical point drying tends to leave wings fairly well extended. Its quite good (but expensive) ...........
cheers
Adrian


A comment on BugGuide states "I've had no trouble with this cheap way of mimicing "critical point drying"! Works well with flies and some other softer insects that tend to shrivel when dried".

I haven't tried it, perhaps someone here will and let us know if it works:D

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