exhibit & display of chrysalises

[RENE BOUTIN]

Rcjohnsen wrote:

> << 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
> >  >> >>
>
> No J. Smithe wrote that.  I merely suggested the use of double-sided
> tape with
> paper separating the pupae.  It's difficult to see how the use of
> straight pins
> would not kill the pupae.
>
> Roger J.

  you wet the pin and roll the silk at the end of the
chrysalis(cremaster) then you can slide it down the pin to have it hang
straight when you stick it to the foam but sometimes the silk is to
short .

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