Curation

Beetles may be stored in 70% alcohol, pinned or mounted on cards.  Storing alcoholed specimens in the freezer should also increase their shelf-life. 

If specimens are to be dry-mounted, it must be remembered that they must be dried thoroughly, otherwise they will go mouldy.  If you don't have an insect drying cupboard, popping them in your airing cupboard for a week should do the job!

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