HOW TO PROPERLY USE A KILL JAR FOR ENTOMOLOGY RESEARCH
When in the field collecting insects for scientific research, one of the most important tools you have is your killing jar. It may seem like a fairly simple concept but there are plenty of mistakes people use when using a kill jar for butterflies, moths beetles and more.
In this video, we will go over some of the basics of using a killing jar. If you'd like to buy entomological products, we suggest shopping at Bioquip Entomological Products. We have been buying from them for over 30 years. Here is a link to their web site:
www.bioquip.com/Search/WebCat...
#entomology #bugs #butterflies #moths #butterflycollector #keysmoths
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I am happy that you explained the proper use and reason for use.
@keysmoths5336
2 жыл бұрын
No problem
Definitely the only way to go. Cotton/paper towels soaked in solvents ruin wings fast. Plaster lasts forever and holds solvents for a long time. I will say that I hate ethyl acetate for this purpose. I've had way too many specimens wake up. Chloroform is extremely fast, if you don't mind synthesising it. And no sickly sweet odor.
@keysmoths5336
Жыл бұрын
interesting!
Thank youuuuu
@keysmoths5336
2 ай бұрын
No problem!
Can you talk about Thysania agrippina? I used to see them here in Brazil when I was a kid in my grandma's house, but nowadays do not see any.
@keysmoths5336
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. That’s a great question. I’ve heard that scientists are still trying to understand that moth. I believe they don’t even know the host plant. I’ve only ever seen 2 of them in Costa Rica but that was like 27 years ago
@-eduardolemes-8723
2 жыл бұрын
@@keysmoths5336 Yes. Nowadays they're pretty rare to see, even here in Brazil.
@-eduardolemes-8723
2 жыл бұрын
Some people say that the host plant is Hevea brasiliensis
@watchyourlip3209
2 жыл бұрын
@@-eduardolemes-8723 sorry to hear that. It’s a stunning thing to see for sure
@moth_farmer
9 ай бұрын
@@keysmoths5336I thought they used indian rubber tree as a host?
Thanks for the info. Background music was a little annoying
BioQuip is going out of business in mid-March.
@keysmoths5336
2 жыл бұрын
That is crazy. Gotta find another source
Looks like Bioquip is out of business. Any other companies that you would recommend for these types of purchases?
@keysmoths5336
9 ай бұрын
Great question. Unfortunately they went out of business like a few weeks after I published this video!!! I’m coming up with a list of companies to check out. I’ll make a video soon. Nothing out there quite like Bioquip
@BirdLord-sr9zf
7 ай бұрын
they seem to be running again. I believe someone else owns the business now :)@@keysmoths5336