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Tybalt will soon die and I want to pin him
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<blockquote data-quote="Synapze" data-source="post: 330420" data-attributes="member: 10818"><p>With the larger species, especially females, I make an incision on the abdomen and remove as much of the innards as possible. Then, I carefully stuff the cavity with cotton (one small bit at a time using tweezers) until the abdomen looks normal. If you don't, chances are the abdomen will collapse or rot. The specimen will usually be dry enough to mount in 2-3 weeks depending on size. If you get impatient and try to mount before it is completely dry, the wings may droop after it is pinned and exposed to humidity. </p><p></p><p>Good luck! </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Synapze, post: 330420, member: 10818"] With the larger species, especially females, I make an incision on the abdomen and remove as much of the innards as possible. Then, I carefully stuff the cavity with cotton (one small bit at a time using tweezers) until the abdomen looks normal. If you don't, chances are the abdomen will collapse or rot. The specimen will usually be dry enough to mount in 2-3 weeks depending on size. If you get impatient and try to mount before it is completely dry, the wings may droop after it is pinned and exposed to humidity. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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