what does pinning mean ?
Pinning refers to the fixing of insects in the box or on any surface by using sharp pins.
In case of preserving insects as specimen for future use in taxonomy. The insects are collected, killed and then dried to remove moisture from their body. This prevents spoilage of specimen by bacteria. After drying, the insects are fixed with sharp pins (by piercing these pins in their body) in the box.
In case of preserving insects as specimen for future use in taxonomy. The insects are collected, killed and then dried to remove moisture from their body. This prevents spoilage of specimen by bacteria. After drying, the insects are fixed with sharp pins (by piercing these pins in their body) in the box.