WHAT TO USE
For making even a fairly large insect collection, only a small amount of equipment is required. A net and killing bottle are essential, and good work may be done with these alone. A greater variety of insects may be collected and with better results if a few more items are added to the list. Here is an outfit that will be found very satisfactory in the field.
1. A strong beating net for general sweeping and an additional light net to be used for moths and butterflies.
2. Killing bottles, several small and one or two large ones.
3. A pair of flexible forceps, 10 to 12 centimeters (about 4 to 5 inches) long, with slender prongs.
4. One or two camel’s-hair brushes for picking up minute insects.
5. A few vials or small bottles containing fluid preservative.
6. Folded papers for butterflies.
7. A few small tins or boxes lined with cellucotton.
These items may be purchased from commercial supply houses such as those listed on [page 71]. Many items, however, may be made by the collector at nominal cost.