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Unit 4 :: Insect Identification and Community Projects
This unit is for member’s ages 8-18 years old. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Expand your collection 100- 200 insects
- Make an insect survey of your neighborhood
- Map insect situation
- Construct and operate a light trap
Step 4:
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- Colorado 4-H Entomology Project Tip Sheet
- 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
- RD1500 Entomology Workbook -- or can be ordered from CSU
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements
Project Exhibit Rules for All Units
Entomology Workbook Required
Acceptable sizes of hand made Entomology Display Boxes taken from the manual and kit:
- 12”W x 16”L x 3” Deep
- 12”W x 18”L x 3 ½” Deep
- 18”W x 24”L x 3 ½ “Deep
Glass tops on entomology display cases should slide to the top or side of the case to prevent them from slipping out and breaking when placed on display.
Commercially available display cases are acceptable.
Regular insect pins are required in all units.
On Units 2 through 7, records must include date and location where insects were collected. Place this information on labels attached to insect pins.
Unit 4 Exhibit will consist of the following:
- Completed e-record and Entomology workbook presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
- Insect collection –display no fewer than 100, no more than 250 insects in 10 different, correctly labeled orders. Standard-sized display boxes with removable glass covers are required. Regular insect pins are required.
