exhibit & display of chrysalises

[Hampton, Jack]

Rcjohnsen wrote:

> << Subject: exhibit & display of chrysalises
> From: Jsbtfly at aol.com
> Date: Mon, May 3, 1999 11:54 AM
> Message-id: <36e0a486.245ede51 at aol.com>
>
> I recently visited a local conservatory that has an ongoing butterfly
> display. A caretaker informed me that they receive a variety of chrysalises
> each week from 3 different farms in Florida. The pupae are then attached to
> strips of foam and displayed in a glass-fronted "condo" until the butterflies
> emerge. She mentioned that right now, they are attaching each pupa to the
> foam strips using a hot glue gun. While they take care to expose the pupae to
> as little contact with the hot glue, she said there is considerable movement
> from the pupae for a minute or 2 after each one is attached and that they are
> experimenting with alternative ways to attach the pupae to strips.
>
> Can anyone comment on whether this practice is indeed harmful in any way to
> the pupae? Also, any suggestions for alternative ways to attach the pupae?
>
> J. Smith
>  >>
>

I just visited the Columbus Ohio Franklin Park Conservatory Butterfly exhibit
today. It was extrodinary to say the very least. They fasten their chrysalises
with straight pins.

Carrie Hampton