Milkweed Bug Nymph
Apr 19, 2021 22:56:04 #
This is one of my preserved Milkweed Bug nymphs that I collected early last summer. I pulled one out of its alcohol for inspection which I do on a regular basis to see how they are holding up and to tend to the alcohol.
It is a focus stacked image taken with my most often goto 5X microscope objective setup and constant illumination diffused through tracing paper mounted on the end of the objective much like that of a lens hood where the specimen is under.
It is a focus stacked image taken with my most often goto 5X microscope objective setup and constant illumination diffused through tracing paper mounted on the end of the objective much like that of a lens hood where the specimen is under.
Apr 20, 2021 07:36:28 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is one of my preserved Milkweed Bug nymphs that I collected early last summer. I pulled one out of its alcohol for inspection which I do on a regular basis to see how they are holding up and to tend to the alcohol.
It is a focus stacked image taken with my most often goto 5X microscope objective setup and constant illumination diffused through tracing paper mounted on the end of the objective much like that of a lens hood where the specimen is under.
It is a focus stacked image taken with my most often goto 5X microscope objective setup and constant illumination diffused through tracing paper mounted on the end of the objective much like that of a lens hood where the specimen is under.
Very nice.
Apr 20, 2021 08:18:49 #
Apr 20, 2021 11:01:10 #
Apr 20, 2021 11:01:41 #
ecobin wrote:
Wow - I've run out of superlatives for your work, Gary - so, just Wow.
Thanks ever so much, Elliott. I appreciate the feedback.
Apr 20, 2021 15:53:03 #
Apr 20, 2021 17:09:32 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Still holding up good!
Thanks, Mark. I've yet to understand how to 'dry preserve' specimens like those I see in collections. The times that I've tried it parts of them fall off over time like antenna or leg parts. I know how to keep them from getting eaten by the "no-see-ums". Given a choice, I'd rather have dry specimens than wet.
If you know of any secrets to successful preservation, please send me a link where I can study the process.
Apr 20, 2021 21:59:02 #
Apr 20, 2021 23:17:07 #
Moondoggie wrote:
Wow, nice image!!!
Thanks for viewing and for the feedback.
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