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Illustration of a white sheet lit by a lamp at the edge of a meadow at night, moths flying in, two people with headlamps and a small barbecue glowing in the background

Moth Light Trapping: How to Attract and Catch M...

A UV lamp, a white sheet and a warm, cloudy night are all it takes. Here is everything about night collecting: lights and wavelengths, power in the field, sheets, light...

Moth Light Trapping: How to Attract and Catch M...

A UV lamp, a white sheet and a warm, cloudy night are all it takes. Here is everything about night collecting: lights and wavelengths, power in the field, sheets, light...

Illustration of a swallowtail butterfly basking on a knapweed flower in a summer meadow, a butterfly net approaching low from the side

How to Catch a Butterfly Without Hurting It: A ...

Wait until it lands, come in from behind, swing low and level, and flip the bag over the rim. Then hold it only by the front edge of the closed...

How to Catch a Butterfly Without Hurting It: A ...

Wait until it lands, come in from behind, swing low and level, and flip the bag over the rim. Then hold it only by the front edge of the closed...

How to Rear Butterflies at Home: A Beginner's Guide for Enthusiasts, Insect Lovers, Families and Schools

How to Rear Butterflies at Home: A Beginner's G...

You need a net, a mesh cage, a jar of cut plants and a window sill. One afternoon in a meadow gets you started, and a few weeks later you...

How to Rear Butterflies at Home: A Beginner's G...

You need a net, a mesh cage, a jar of cut plants and a window sill. One afternoon in a meadow gets you started, and a few weeks later you...

Standard Butterfly KIT contents laid out on a beige background: two pinning boards, pinning needles, entomology pins, tweezers, a syringe, foil strips, papered butterfly specimens and glassine envelopes

Which EntomoBoxes Starter Kit Is Right for You?

Eight starter kits, one guide - which EntomoBoxes kit fits your budget, experience level, and whether you want to catch your own butterflies or start with a finished display.

Which EntomoBoxes Starter Kit Is Right for You?

Eight starter kits, one guide - which EntomoBoxes kit fits your budget, experience level, and whether you want to catch your own butterflies or start with a finished display.

Hand holding the EntomoBoxes Angle-adjustable Pinning Board with its two side panels tilted away from the flat position

Angle-Adjustable Pinning Board: What the Adjust...

The angle-adjustable pinning board locks at seven positions from 0 to 60 degrees - here's what that actually changes for how your specimens dry and display.

Angle-Adjustable Pinning Board: What the Adjust...

The angle-adjustable pinning board locks at seven positions from 0 to 60 degrees - here's what that actually changes for how your specimens dry and display.

Deep Shadow Frame in black with a Blue Morpho butterfly displayed inside

Shadow Frame vs. Deep Shadow Frame vs. Alder Bo...

Shadow Frame, Deep Shadow Frame, Premium Alder Box, Transparent Frame, or Glass Display Dome - which insect display case actually fits what you need.

Shadow Frame vs. Deep Shadow Frame vs. Alder Bo...

Shadow Frame, Deep Shadow Frame, Premium Alder Box, Transparent Frame, or Glass Display Dome - which insect display case actually fits what you need.