Gather the necessary materials: You will need the insect specimen, a pinning board, entomological pins, forceps, and a pair of sharp scissors. You may also want to use a magnifying glass to help you see the details of the specimen. Prepare the specimen: Carefully remove any debris or dirt from the specimen using a small …
Insects have fascinated people for centuries. The way they move and their intricate visual systems fascinate us. They are also known as the insects since we cannot keep them as pets. However, insect lithographs are not common but these are a type of artwork that has captured people’s attention due to the fact that they …
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The jewel beetle has a shiny, brilliant color on its chitinous shell called the carapace. Buprestidae is their scientific name, but they are known as jewel beetles or metallic wood-boring beetles. The larvae are known as flat-headed borers. There are 15,500 species known in 775 genera. Insect collectors are very passionate about some of the …
William Kirby (September 19, 1759 – July 4, 1850) was an English entomologist, an original member of the Linnean Society and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He is considered the “founder of entomology”. Family origins and early studies Kirby was a grandson of the Suffolk topographer John Kirby (author of “The Suffolk Traveller”) and …
