Insect Pins
Entosphinx Insect Pins
Entomology Pins
Insect Mounting & More
Buy Czech quality EntoSphinx insect pins. Stainless steel pins are 316 grade, guaranteed not to rust & are fully documented with Certificates of Analysis. On a budget? Our black enamel versions are supersharp & perfect for amateur collectors.
Popular sizes are # 2 (black, stainless), then #1 (black, stainless) & #3 (black, stainless) respectively. We hold a large inventory of both types for immediate shipment.
Don't know what you need? Try our 10 size sampler pack in either stainless steel or black enamel. Need an entomologist's tool kit? Our deluxe insect dissecting kit comes in a canvas roll-up bag with a variety of scissors & tweezers for all your mounting needs.
True Stainless Steel Pins - Get What You Paid For!
Two steel pins were soaked in an initial 3.5% w/v salt solution for 30 days. The uncovered petri
dish allowed evaporation for increased concentration. There are no visible signs of corrosion.
Important features of entomological pins.
- The best entomological pins are made with grade 316 stainless steel for rust-resistance to ensure durability and longevity in preserving specimen integrity, especially in humid or moist environments.
- Size and Length: Entomological pins differ in diameter & length to accommodate the many different insects one can collect. Smaller pins are used for insects such as ants, intermediate size for butterflies & moths and larger pins for beetles. Pin diameter should be chosen based on the size the specimen being mounted, to ensure adequate support without damaging it.
- Sharpness: Entomological pins are extremely sharp to penetrate insect exoskeletons with minimum or no damage. A sharp pin allows accurate & secure specimen mounting while minimizing the risk of distortion.
- Head Design: Best quality entomological pins have a rounded head for ease of handling and manipulation.
- Flexibility: Very thin entomological pins are also very flexible for easy insertion in smaller, delicate specimens.
Minuten pins, also known as headless micropins, only come in stainless steel. They are used almost exclusively for double mounting as smaller insect specimen pins.
General Guidelines for Insect Mounting
The favored method of insect collection is to dry mount and add labelling to the pins. Avoid pinning on the center line since this can damage features on either side of the thorax section.
- Bees, wasps, flies, etc. (Hymenoptera, Diptera). Pin through thorax between forewings, to right of mid-line.
- True bugs (Hemiptera). Pin through the scutellum (wing bases)
- Grasshoppers, crickets, etc. (Orthoptera). Pin through the prothorax off center line.
- Beetles (Coleoptera). Pin through the forward part of right wing cover near to centerline /li>
- Butterflies, moths, dragonflies, etc. (Lepitdoptera, Odonata). Pin through thoracic center of thorax between forewing bases.
If you really need to pin-it permanently, our entomological bug pinning supplies are just what you need. Mount your specimens with 100% confidence. Why buy Phusis pins just to get "free" freight. Don't get stuck with rusty Chinese stainless steel better to buy insect enamel pins which will last longer.
