Insect Spread Board LI-MR-77a
An entoWIZ insect spreading board is an entomological tool used to spread the wings of insects for mounting. It is typically made of wood or Styrofoam (please check here for foam board models) and has a groove in the center to accommodate the insect's body. The wings are then pinned to the board using insect pins.
To use an insect spreading board, first place the insect in the groove with its wings folded up. Then, use insect pins to secure the wings in place. Be sure to use the correct size pins for the size of the insect. Once the wings are secure, you can use a thin piece of paper or cloth to cover them and prevent them from drying out.
Once the wings are dry, you can mount the insect on a piece of cardboard or other mounting material. Be sure to label the specimen with the date, location, and type of insect.
Description:
This is an inexpensive wood based insect spreading tool that is designed for spreading insect wings prior to mounting.
The spreading board is adjustable along the breadth of the tool to obtain desired width depending on the size of the insect and its wings. The base of the tool is made of wood and on top of the wood base, an EVA sheet is fixed. EVA sheet, being soft and easily peaceable it could be used to pin the supports used to straighten the insect wings effortlessly. The middle groove of the tool is adjustable from 0 to 12 mm with the given rust-proof metal adjustments.
Here are some tips for using an insect spreading board:
- Use the correct size pins for the size of the insect.
- Be careful not to damage the insect's wings.
- Use a thin piece of paper or cloth to cover the wings for fixing the straight wings.
- Label the specimen with the date, location, and type of insect.
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