Importance of Labels
With proper documentation an insect collection serves as a type of scientific record, recording the presence of each specimen at a particular date and location. The oldest pinned collections are over 300 years old!
These records have proven valuable in research into topics such as climate change and population dynamics.
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The Oldest Pinned Insect
Specimen Labels for ENT 425
- Use the temporary labels provided in Lab 1 (also in “Course Resources Quick Links” at top of Moodle site) for each specimen until labs 9-11.
- During Labs 9-11, follow the instructions to replace the temporary labels with permanent labels for your specimens using the “Permanent Labels” provided in “Course Resources Quick Links” at top of Moodle site.
Specimen-Label Orientation
