[NHCOLL-L:5439] Re: permanent storage of insect genatalia

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Hi Mary,
 
I have always used nylon caps which I pierce with a fine needle to  prevent 
them pressure-popping off again and storing groups of these in larger  
containers of alcohol - has worked well for me over 30 years+.
 
With all good  wishes, Simon

Simon Moore MIScT, FLS, ACR,
Conservator of Natural  Sciences,

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In a message dated 13/05/2011 16:08:50 GMT Daylight Time,  
Mary.Sollows at nbm-mnb.ca writes:

 
I would like some archival advice on choosing micro vials  for permanent 
storage of insect genitalia.  Please comment on the pros  and cons of: a. 
Glass Micro Vials with Silicone Stoppers, b. Polyethylene  Micro Vials with 
Silicone Stoppers and c. Polyethylene Micro Vials with  Neoprene Stoppers.  I 
welcome other suggestions for permanent  storage. 
Thanks, 
Mary 
Mary Sollows, M.Sc. 
Curatorial Assistant: Zoology /Adjointe à la conservation  des collections 
zoologiques  
Natural Sciences Department / Département de sciences  naturelles  
New Brunswick Museum / Musée du  Nouveau-Brunswick 
277 Douglas Ave. 
Saint John, New Brunswick 
Canada  E2K 1E5 
_Mary.Sollows at nbm-mnb.ca_ (mailto:Mary.Sollows at nbm-mnb.ca)  
tel: (506) 643-2365 
fax: (506) 643-2360  
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