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100 1 _aRoss, Herbert H.
_q(Herbert Holdsworth),
_d1908-1978
245 1 0 _aHow to Collect and Preserve Insects
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aIllinois. Natural History Survey. Circular 39.
500 _aRelease date is 2019-07-10
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"How to Collect and Preserve Insects" by Herbert H. Ross is a practical guide on entomological collection techniques written in the mid-20th century. The work aims to educate both amateur and trained entomologists on how to effectively collect, handle, and preserve insect specimens for research and enjoyment. This book covers essential equipment, collection methods, and techniques for the proper handling and mounting of various insect types, appealing to naturalists and students alike. At the start of the guide, Ross outlines the importance and benefits of insect collecting, noting its educational, recreational, and scientific values. He emphasizes that anyone can start a collection with minimal equipment, stressing the joy and satisfaction that comes from engaging with this hobby. The opening details crucial methods for locating insects in their habitats and introduces basic tools needed for collection, such as nets and killing bottles, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of both practical entomology and the rich world of insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInsects -- Collection and preservation
830 0 _aIllinois. Natural History Survey. Circular 39.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59883
999 _c100709
_d100709