2- Invertebrate Sampling Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
- swing net at insect
- place in a falcon ttube w cotton + ethyl acetate
A
terrestrial sampling
2
Q
aquatic sampling method:
skim net on water surface
A
surface
3
Q
aquatic sampling method:
- position net downstream
- rub rocks underneath fast flowing water
A
riffle
4
Q
aquatic sampling method:
- place net downstream
- disturb the substrate w hands or feet
A
gravel/sand
5
Q
aquatic sampling method:
- pick up a submerged rock
- observe for movement and collect w forceps
A
rocks
6
Q
aquatic sampling method:
- pick up submerged branches
- check surface and holes for movement
A
wood
7
Q
aquatic sampling method:
- pick up submerged leaves and observe for movement
- place net downstream and disturb plants submerged in water
A
leaf litter
8
Q
- insects are attracted to the UV light
- collect insects on the cloth w forceps or directly w the vial
A
light trap
9
Q
how to store aquatic/soft bodied specimens
A
in vials w ethanol (change ethanol when yellows)
10
Q
how to store terrestrial specimens
A
- pin specimens to a block of foam through center
- spread wings/legs if can but dont pierce
- larger specimens remove internal organs then stuff w cotton
