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Bumble Pinning Guide

The next wave of insect pinning tools! Use this guide to learn how to pin bees! This six part print can be assembled to create a bee with rotating wings. A hole through the thorax and in each wing allows this 3D printed figure to be used for learning to pin bees (the easy way), specifically positioning the wings correctly. Doubles as a cute little fidget!

Darner Pinning Guide

The next wave of insect pinning tools! Use this guide to learn how to pin dragonflies! This six part print can be assembled to create a dragonfly with rotating wings. A hole through the thorax and in each wing allows this 3D printed figure to be used for learning to pin dragonflies, specifically positioning the wings correctly. Doubles as a cute little fidget!

Blacklight Insect Trap

This four-part design mimics the pennsylvania-style blacklight traps previously available from Bioquip. This design includes a top (B) and base (C) that can be glued together, these conssite of a flat cover to prevent rain, panes for insects to collide into, a funnel for insects to fall through, and the upper portion of the container. The bottom (D) is removable, with built in drain, that can be secured with twist ties or tape. The core (A) is the final piece which is designed for a blacklight LED light strip with a notch for the USB cord to exit when seated on top.

Mini Moth Pinning Guide

Similar to my other Moth Pinning Guide, only Mini! Use this guide to learn how to pin moths and butterflies! This six part print can be assembled to create a moth with rotating wings. A hole through the thorax and in each wing allows this 3D printed figure to be used for learning to pin moths and butterflies, specifically positioning the wings correctly. Doubles as a cute little fidget!

Wingspan Ruler

Use this cute little wingspan ruler to measure the full spread of your pinned moth and butterfly specimen. Each notch measures 1/2 a centimeter and the ergonomic grip features moth-shaped decor. It will also look great on your keychain.

Moth Pinning Guide

Use this guide to learn how to pin moths and butterflies! This six part print can be assembled to create a moth with rotating wings. A hole through the thorax and in each wing allows this 3D printed figure to be used for learning to pin moths and butterflies, specifically positioning the wings correctly. Doubles as a cute little fidget!

Pinning Block

Print this pinning block so that you can get your insects and labels looking spiffy! This three step standard block is decorated with the MSU and MothEd logo (motheducation.org).
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