How to Collect and Preserve Insects

"How to Collect and Preserve Insects" by Herbert H. Ross is a handbook designed for anyone interested in the world of insects, walking them through the methods of gathering, managing, and saving insect examples for learning or fun. Initially, the book emphasizes the importance of insect collecting for education, recreation, and science, pointing out how easy it is tobegin a collection. The guide then goes through the needed equipment and ways to identify where insects live, introducing important tools like insect nets for collection, paving the way for a deep look into the world of practical entomology and the fascinating lives of insects.