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Post by trehopr1 on Aug 4, 2021 22:13:27 GMT -8
Recently, our forum member 58chevy sent me a few pictures of colorful dragonflies which he had seen on the internet. This one below, is merely one of a plethora of colorful species found throughout the world. In 2010, just over 3000 species of dragonflies were known. They are currently classified into 11 families and represented by 348 genera.
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Post by eurytides on Aug 5, 2021 5:34:15 GMT -8
I've heard that after dragonflies die and are pinned, the colors fade. Is that just of the body or do the colors on the wings fade also?
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Post by nomihoudai on Aug 5, 2021 5:43:52 GMT -8
I've heard that after dragonflies die and are pinned, the colors fade. Is that just of the body or do the colors on the wings fade also? The colors on the wings will also be less lively. I would also collect dragonflies and grasshoppers if they wouldn't turn into a sad mess.
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Post by exoticimports on Aug 5, 2021 11:08:27 GMT -8
Drop them in acetone and it saves some color.
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Post by eurytides on Aug 5, 2021 17:21:38 GMT -8
I have heard that, or alcohol. Does anyone know how that helps preserve color?
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Post by exoticimports on Aug 6, 2021 2:33:04 GMT -8
Not alcohol. Acetone. I presume color loss is related to body fats, similar to the problems we discussed with beetles.
Chuck
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