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[cpman]

Hi everyone.

I'm wondering how you pin ants for a collection. I've never pinned insects before, and there are some fairly interesting ants around here that would make a nice collection. For instance, I'd like to pin the Pheidole queen that died on me.

 

So, how does one pin ants? I know I should use paper triangles, but where along the ant do I attach them?

 

Thanks!

[dspdrew]

This thread should answer your question.

 

http://www.formicult...nder-microscope

[Gregory2455]

Funny you post this now, I actually just tried pinning a few ants for the first time today. I will post pictures in a few minutes, but they are not that good, as they were all dry before I preserved them...