. Bulletin - New York State Museum. Science. Fig. 2 Butterfly net (original). Fig. 3 Details of net rim (original). about I meter (3I- ft) long will answer, to which is securely fitted a |- cm (y^^ inch) wire ring 30 cm (about 12 in.) in diameter, bent as indicated in figure 3 and firmly held by a ferule. The ring can easily be made and attached by a tinsmith or blacksmith. The net itself should be a little shorter than the collector's arm, preferably of cheese cloth and firmly sewed to a thicker band around the ring. The bottom of the net may be cut square, forming two corners, or better, cut
. Bulletin - New York State Museum. Science. Fig. 2 Butterfly net (original). Fig. 3 Details of net rim (original). about I meter (3I- ft) long will answer, to which is securely fitted a |- cm (y^^ inch) wire ring 30 cm (about 12 in.) in diameter, bent as indicated in figure 3 and firmly held by a ferule. The ring can easily be made and attached by a tinsmith or blacksmith. The net itself should be a little shorter than the collector's arm, preferably of cheese cloth and firmly sewed to a thicker band around the ring. The bottom of the net may be cut square, forming two corners, or better, cut round or into four angles and brought down to a point, as represented in figure 4, thus doing away with corners which are apt to be troublesome. Those Fig. 4 Patterns for net bottoms (original). wishing a nicer article can buy of dealers in entomologic supplies various styles of nets ranging in price from $1 to $ For $ a very desirable net with jointed handle and folding frame can be secured. When using the net approach the insect cautiously and with a quick swing and turn of the handle it is captured. It does not pay to chase insects. Transfer captures directly from the net to the cyanide bottle, as the less insects are handled the. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original New York State Museum; New York State Museum. Albany : New York State Education Dept
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