Insect collection

A selection of photographs from the book “A Glorious Enterprise: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the Making of American Science.”

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Long term preservation of organisms either plant or animal in the best possible condition is known as specimen preservation.

Few people know that I have been studying entomology for over six years. Insects fascinate and captivate me. While many people fear these tiny creatures, I find them amazing. Their structure, coloration, behavior, and complex life organization are truly a marvel of nature to me. Unfortunately, due to human impact on the environment, the populations of many insect species are rapidly declining. This is deeply concerning, as the disappearance of these unique beings leads to a disruption of the…

Small Insect Display - Glass Beetle Cloche - Curiosity Cabinet - Oddity - Goblincore - Trinkets One real pinned insect inside a small glass cloche with a cork base. The insect has been mounted to thin wire. The glass is removable from the base. I have several insect options available: Lennei Weevils, Jewel Beetles, and Blue Weevils. Please note: sometimes these specimens have small imperfections—most of the time it’s a foot missing, or just part of a foot. I repair them when I can, but…

-----------Uniqueness----------- • Danaus genutia also known as the Emperor Butterfly, is a symbol of bravery. Its bright colors and distinct black-and-white stripes are used to warn predators of its toxicity. Paired with natural crystals, Hetian jade, seashells, and plant specimens. • A1 quality, ensuring long-lasting preservation without fading or damage. • The numbers represent the latitude and longitude of where the specimen was collected, adding a unique geographical significance. •…

A co-worker of mine (Mike Smart) has an outstanding collection of beetles from all parts of the world. He was kind enough to share his private collection with me and allow my photographing his many wonderful insects!

We love finding new specimens to add to Elliot’s nature collection. They’re a great resource for his nature studies and I’ve really enjoyed refining my process of preserving specimens over the past couple of years. I have a bit of experience pinning a variety of different insects, but am most familiar with butterflies and moths,