To dry and mount specimens of Dolichopodidae from alcohol
1) remove
specimen and remove excess alcohol on a paper ;
2) place
specimen in ethyl acetate for about 4
hours if small, 4-8 hours if large ;
3) remove
from ethyl acetate and allow to dry completelely at least for 2 hours ;
4) Glue
small specimens to a card point. If they are large, pin them from the thorax.
Fig. Dolichopdidae (Rhaphium) |