Insect Collection Project: 110 point

You will be responsible for collecting 5 insects from different Orders. The insects will need to be preserved, pinned properly, and classified correctly. Each insect will be worth 20 points and they will be graded using the rubric below. You will also have the opportunity to collect 3 additional insects for 5 extra credit points each (total of 15 points). These extra insects can be from any Order, including ones you have already collected from, however, they must be a new species.

To help you determine what insects can be collected, look at the Table on pages 462-464 in your textbook. This table will also help you classify your insects. You will be collecting from Subphyla Hexapoda, Class Insecta. In addition you will be turning in the “Insect Collection Record” table.

Make sure your insects are kept in a sealed container/specimen box. You may want to add mothballs or other determinants to your container to keep mites from eating your specimens. Your container will contribute to 10 points of your project. Make sure you use all safety measure and precautions when catching/collecting your insects.

Grading Rubric: For each insect (20 points)

Preserved:
Organism is intact and all appendages/parts are attached. / Missing Parts - Injured - Perfect
1 3 5
Pinning Technique:
Organism is Pinned correctly. / Unstable/crooked - OK - Angled Perfect
1 3 5
Labeled:
Insect is labeled with date, order/suborder, and collectors name / No labels - Missing some info - All present
0 3 5
Classified:
Insect is classified in correct Order and Suborder when applicable. (No repeated Orders) / Not classified - Partly - Correct Classify
(Repeated Order)
0 3 5
Extra Credit Insect: 5 points each (up to 3)
-  Must be different species than collected
-  Properly classified and pinned / Total for Each Insect: ______/20
Specimen Box:
Organism is properly placed in a sealed container, with your NAME on it / Falling Apart - Suitable - Exquisite
0 5 10

Possible Points: 5 insects @ 20 point = 100

Specimen Box with Name = 10

Extra Credit = up to 15