Hello,
A question for the lepidopterists: A small butterfly “expired” in my conservatory a few days ago. It is beautiful and in perfect condition, & I would like to photograph it through my stereo microscope. Is there a procedure (protocol?) for preparing such a specimen so that it doesn’t break when I try to move it? At the very least I need to flatten the wings which are folded vertically, if that makes sense, and the antennae are folded backwards parallel with the body.
Thank you for any advice.
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Don’t mess with the antenae, they are certain to break off if you try to move them.
For the wings you can try to use a relaxing chamber
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Thank you! I have all of that to hand. Watch this space!
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