ENY3005L Collection and Curation Techniques

How do aquatic nets differ from terrestrial sweep nets?

'D' shape for dragging along the bottom/bank of a river or lakes.

How many labels are there per insect?

2

What size font are labels made from?

4 pt. Arial

Compare and contrast active and passive collecting and what you think the benefits and drawbacks of each would be.

Active Collecting: More engaged process, ability to react to insects trying to escape, more overall control in the process. More time consuming and labor intensive. Passive Collecting: Several traps can be laid out and set to collect without supervision. Less time consuming and less effort involved in the collection. Involves more planning, patience, and the ability to re-visit the area where the trap is set.

Give 2 examples of active collecting.

Hand Collecting, Sweep Netting, Barking, Aquatic Netting, Beat Sheets

Where do labels go with insects curated in vials?

Inside the vial with the insect

What can you use to kill an insect? (name 2 ways)

Kill Jar, Freezer

What order does the pin go in the center of the mesothorax?

Lepidoptera

What order is always spread?

Lepidoptera

What orders are typically caught in a Malaise trap?

Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera

Give 2 examples of passive collecting.

Light Traps, Flight Intercept Traps, Pitfall/Dish Traps, Berlese Funnel, Carrion Traps

What is the middle hole in a pinning block for?

Locality Label

What can be done to prevent sag in large abdomens?

Making an 'X' with two pins to support the abdomen

What makes insects go downwards in a Berlese funnel?

Movement from hot/dry to cold/moist conditions

How long can you leave an insect in a relaxing chamber?

No longer than 1 week

Name 4 locations, other than the natural teaching area, that you can go to collect for this class.

Ocala National Forest University Gardens University Student Gardens Gardens behind Shands Roadside wildflowers Santa Fe River Gas station lights Apartment outdoor lighting Trails (rotten logs, etc.) Open grassy fields

Name 2 places that you should NEVER go to collect.

Private land, restricted access government property

What are 4 orders that are soft-bodied and go in vials?

Thysanura, Collembola, Ephemeroptera, Siphonaptera, Plecoptera, Embioptera, Psocoptera, Zygentoma

What is the purpose of "burping" the vial?

To relieve pressure on the stopper and prevent it from popping off.

How much border should labels have?

~1mm