Insect collection, sorting, killing, labelling,preservation and

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This document provides instructions for collecting, preserving, and displaying insect specimens. It discusses various collection methods like nets, traps, and aspirators. It also outlines the steps for properly killing, relaxing, pinning, labeling and storing insects. Specific techniques are described for preserving soft-bodied insects or larvae through liquid preservation, blowing, or Riker mounting. The goal is to teach entomologists how to build a collection of insect specimens that can be safely stored and easily studied.