HOW TO PIN A BUTTERFLY SPECIMEN - MOUNTING THE REGAL FRITILLARY

WHAT A BEAUTY!!! The regal fritillary, Speyeria idalia, is a North American favorite and is becoming increasingly difficult to find. My friend that lives in Minnesota found a nice colony of this giant Nymphalid butterfly in a prairie and wanted me to have a pair from this location. In this video, we will show you the art of spreading the wings of a butterfly specimen and show you the glory of this giant beautiful butterfly.
With the right tools, such as insect pins, forceps, spreading board, card stock paper, and a little patience and practice, you will be able to curate a beautiful butterfly collection as well.
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