Butterfly Pinning and Spreading Quiz

What is the primary purpose of pinning and spreading insects?

• To make them easier to identify in the wild

• For educational and artistic purposes

• To enhance their natural colors

• To preserve them for culinary purposes

Which type of pin is used for very tiny insects like mosquitoes?

• My Newton pins

• Entomological pins

• Butterfly pins

• Regular sewing pins

What is the first material you need to gather for pinning a butterfly?

• Scissors

• Butter paper strips

• A butterfly specimen

• A spreading board

What is the correct angle for inserting the pin through the butterfly's thorax?

• 180 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

Where should the body of the butterfly be positioned on the pinning board?

• Underneath the board

• At the edge of the board

• In the central groove

• On top of the board

What is the purpose of using butter paper during the spreading process?

• To keep the wings moist

• To add color to the wings

• To protect the wings from damage

• To make the wings heavier

How should the hind wing be positioned relative to the forewing?

• Perpendicular to the forewing

• Below the dorsum of the forewing

• Above the forewing

• Parallel to the forewing

What should be done with the pins after the butterfly has dried?

• Remove them carefully

• Replace them with new pins

• Paint them for decoration

• Leave them in place

What information should be included on the label if the specimen is for educational purposes?

• The butterfly's favorite food

• The date and location of collection

• The name of the person who pinned it

• The color of the butterfly

Where should the labels be pinned in relation to the specimen?

• On the wings

• Above the specimen

• On the antennae

• Below the specimen