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Individual specimens must be mounted on insect pins. |
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All items must have been made by the individual making the entry. |
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Points: |
For each order correctly represented-----------------3 points |
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For each variety represented------------------------------maximum of 25 points |
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For correctness of pinning and labeling---------------maximum of 25 points |
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For the condition of specimen and correctness identification- max of 25 points |
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Section A— Pinned Display this exhibit in entomology is planned to be progressively |
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more difficult. All insects must be mounted on standard insect pins in accordance with | ||||||
4-H entomology standards. Diagrams with the common name should be provided with | ||||||
collection. | ||||||
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1. Plans for Standard Box are available at the County Extension Office. The box is 18” x 24” |
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x 2 5 / 8” with a glass top. Name, age, and address should be in the upper right-hand corner | ||||||
of the box. The lower right-hand corner of the box should show the number of orders | ||||||
and numbers of specimens. Exhibitors are encouraged to make entries in all classes for | ||||||
premiums. | ||||||
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Class---------------------------------------------B |
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W |
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Novice First Year( Box of adequate size to display collection.) |
10 pts 8 pts |
5 pts |
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2. |
Clover bud Division( 5 to 8 years old) Must be a standard size box 10 pts 8 pts |
5 pts |
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3. |
Junior Division( 9 to 13 years old) Must be a standard size box |
10 pts 8 pts |
5 pts |
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4. |
Senior Division( 14 to 19 years old) Must be a standard size box |
10 pts 8 pts |
5 pts |
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5. |
Adult Division( 20 years and older) Must be a standard size box |
10 pts 8 pts |
5 pts |
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ENTOMOLOGY SCORECARD | ||
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Different orders correctly identified 25 points |
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Pinning and spreading technique 25 points |
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Proper wing spreading |
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b. |
Pins inserted properly |
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c. |
Uniform height on pins |
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d. |
Insects level and straight |
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e. |
Condition of specimens |
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Identification and labeling 25 |
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Labels neat and accurate |
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b. |
Labels uniform height on |
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pins | ||
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Labels not twisted on |
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pins | ||
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Insects assigned correct |
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order | ||
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Accuracy of common |
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names | ||
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General appearance of collection |
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25 points | ||
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Variety of insects |
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b. |
No species duplication |
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c. |
Grouping and spacing |
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d. |
Arrangement and background |
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e. |
Educational features added |
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