francisento
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Country: Switzerland
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Post by francisento on Nov 23, 2016 22:20:16 GMT
I have the impression this blue Mecynorhina ugandensis is greasy.
Any suggestions, techniques or ideas on how to degrease this beetle?
I heard of laying it in an Acetone bath... ?!? Thank you in advance Attachments:
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Post by Paul K on Nov 24, 2016 0:06:17 GMT
I have the impression this blue Mecynorhina ugandensis is greasy.
Any suggestions, techniques or ideas on how to degrease this beetle?
I heard of laying it in an Acetone bath... ?!? Thank you in advance Pure acetone is always good. Submerge the whole specimen for few hours, it works for Lepidoptera, should work for beetles also. Paul |
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ciervo
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Country: Australia
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Post by ciervo on Nov 27, 2016 2:35:34 GMT
It takes a lot longer than a few hours gor beetles.
I find relaxing prior to acetone bath helps to loosen up grease.
Leave in acetone from a few days to a few weeks.
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