“The Insectarium” is a vintage guide to setting up and maintaining an insectarium, originally written for entomologists and naturalists. An insectarium is an artificial habitat for insects where they can be displayed and studied. They usually contain a variety of insects and similar arthropods, such as spiders, beetles, cockroaches, ants, bees, millipedes, centipedes, crickets, grasshoppers, etc. This volume contains practical tips on creating and maintaining one, as well as information on where and how insects can be captured. Contents include: “The Capture of Insects”, “Beetles”, “Butterflies and Moths”, “Insectarium”, “Origin of the Insectarium”, “How an Insectarium should be Constructed and Regulated”, “Caterpillar Breeding in the Insectarium”, “How to Preserve Butterflies in the Insectarium”, “Ichneumon Parasites”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a new, affordable, modern edition complete with the original text and artwork.

'Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects' is a comprehensive guidebook by Charles V. Riley that teaches readers how to collect and preserve insects of all kinds. From general considerations to specific techniques for collecting Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, Hemiptera, and more, this book offers detailed instructions for catching insects in a variety of settings. It also provides guidance on the best ways to kill and preserve specimens, including using alcohol, chloroform, and cyanide of potassium. With helpful tips on preparing and mounting specimens for display, this book is an essential resource for amateur and professional entomologists alike.

“The Beetle and Butterfly Collection” is a classic guide to collecting, arranging, and preserving various insects at home. Written with the amateur in mind, it contains simple, step-by-step instructions that will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest in insect collecting and preservation. Contents include: “Setting-Out and Maintaining Beatles and Butterflies”, “The Parts of a Beetle”, “The Classification”, “Lepidoptera, or Butterflies and Moths”, “Classification of Butterflies”, “The Lepidarium”, “The Outline Sketch of the Insect Orders”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a new, affordable, modern edition complete with the original text and artwork.

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