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Insect Collecting?

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:38 am
by AntsRule
I recently heard of the hobby of insect collecting. I have not started the hobby. The hobby involves freezing insects and mounting them and then going on to ID them. I am wondering how everyone feels about the topic of killing them, do you think it is humane. Thanks! :D

Re: Insect Collecting?

Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:09 am
by idahoantgirl
AntsRule wrote:
Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:38 am
I recently heard of the hobby of insect collecting. I have not started the hobby. The hobby involves freezing insects and mounting them and then going on to ID them. I am wondering how everyone feels about the topic of killing them, do you think it is humane. Thanks! :D
Look, I am an ant keeper and i love my little ants, but the fact is that they are just bugs! Jesus created them so that we would enjoy them whether that be keeping, (in some countries eating) or displaying them. I think displays are interesting and a good way to learn. I would recomend killing them quickly though.

Re: Insect Collecting?

Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:56 pm
by Serafine
IDing them before you pin them might be a good idea. There are certain insects that are protected by law and if you're in Germany and nail a Formica rufa worker to your collection you might get into serious trouble.

Re: Insect Collecting?

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:58 am
by idahoantgirl
Serafine wrote:
Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:56 pm
IDing them before you pin them might be a good idea. There are certain insects that are protected by law and if you're in Germany and nail a Formica rufa worker to your collection you might get into serious trouble.
agreed.

Re: Insect Collecting?

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 1:39 pm
by AntsRule
Thanks for your input :D