Field Collecting Supplies

I have been collecting butterflies and other insects for over 30 years and this is the best aerial butterfly net I have ever used. The net collapses down to only 24 inches with the hoop detached. It is very portable and convenient because the entire unit fits easily into my backpack or motorcycle storage bag. It is made with a fine woven strong mesh netting that is easy to see through. This Aerial-Butterfly Net is ideal for the professional entomologist and nature hobbyist alike. ...

Compact Aspirator captures insects too small to be picked up with forceps, but small enough to fit in your pocket. Intake and exhaust tubes are copper with a ¼" silicone mouthpiece. Great tool for collecting small or delicate insects.

                        small - fits into pocket 60X and 30X magnification Led light Black light 2 lenses This pocket sized Field Microscope is ideal for identifying insects quickly in the lab or in the field. The 30X and 60X magnification settings along with the LED lighting allows the viewer to easily and clearly see details like antennae and tarsal segments. ...

                        Stainless steel 4.25 inches long grip texture spade-tip heavy duty Butterfly forceps are for handing non-pinned winged insects. Th straight, flat spade-tip distributes less stress on the fragile wing surface.

                        1PET plastic 12oz Works good with ethyl acetate shatter-resistant and lightweight PET plastic collecting jar series suitable for many insect collectors. Traditional glass collecting jars are heavy and fragile. These collecting jars are clear, shatter-resistant, and lightweight. They are recommended for those planning collecting trips or youngsters. ...