Figures 17.6


Spreading of appendages prior to drying of specimens:
Figures 17.6. Spreading of appendages prior to drying of specimens:

(a) a beetle pinned to a foam sheet showing the spread antennae and legs held with pins; (b) setting board with mantid and butterfly showing spread wings held in place by pinned setting paper. ((b) After Upton 1991)

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