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Insect specimens displayed in glass-front cases

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- Welcome to the Collector Forum! Please read: forum rules (pin this)
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- Two cases above my desk: my own finds and some exotic favorites
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- Brown Recluse caught today in Missouri
  Started by: BugManPaul in: Insect ID Help
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- Wanted: post the orders or species you’re still looking for
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- How trading works here (please read before posting)
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- Finished your school collection? Post it here
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- Share your collection here! (Show us what you’ve got)
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- Keeping your collection safe from dermestid beetles and other pests
  Started by: BugManPaul in: Collecting and Pinning Tips
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- Spreading butterfly and moth wings
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- Labels: what goes on them and how to make them
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- Pinning basics: pin sizes and where to put the pin
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- How to build a relaxing chamber (and soften dried specimens)
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- Is this a bee, a wasp, or a fly that looks like one?
  Started by: BugManPaul in: Insect ID Help
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- Quick guide: telling the common insect orders apart
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- How to post a photo for an ID (and get a good answer fast)
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- What do “dried and unmounted” specimens mean, and what do I do with them?
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- Ask a Question
  General bug collecting questions? Ask here about gear, storage, finds, or anything else you are curious about, and get answers from fellow collectors.
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- Collecting and Pinning Tips
  How-tos for collecting, pinning, spreading, and storing your specimens. Share what works for you and learn new methods from other collectors.
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- Insect ID Help
  Need help identifying a bug? Post a clear photo, plus where and when you found it, and fellow collectors will help you narrow it down.
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- Show Your Collection
  Share photos of your cases and favorite specimens. Show off your collection and tell the story behind your best finds.
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- Trades and Wanted
  Swap specimens with other collectors or post what you are looking for. Trade fairly and share your wants list here.
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