insectcatching
Insect catching, sometimes informally referred to as insectcatching, is the practice of capturing insects for study, display, or education. It is carried out by professionals in entomology, as well as amateur naturalists and educators, and encompasses techniques designed to collect specimens from a range of habitats.
Methods include active collection, such as insect nets for catching flying or resting insects, sweep nets for
Equipment and handling commonly involve nets, beating sheets, forceps, aspirators, collection vials, and killing jars or
Applications of insect catching include scientific research for biodiversity inventories, species descriptions, and ecological monitoring; agricultural
Ethics and regulation emphasize respect for conservation and legal frameworks. Collecting may be restricted by law