We have had a number of outstanding workshops during the late summer and beginning of school. Many of the young people with whom we have worked will be able to show their insect collections in the various fairs and show days that we have in the fall. Please remember to follow the pinning and label instructions as closely as possible. Insect pins are a must for any good insect collection. They are available through most extension offices or at University Book Stores.
Early fall is the best time to collect and is an ideal time for such an assignment.
Remember that it is almost impossible for a novice to identify insects to genus and species. I suggest that you use the Peterson series book . The plates in this book are excellent and easy to use. Encyclopedias and other reference sets are also helpful at times. Full directions for making insect collections and other projects are available free to any who want them from any extension office.