Pinning Two GIANT Moths — Atlas & Madagascan Emperor

Learn how to hydrate, pin, and preserve two of the world’s largest moths — the Atlas moth and the Madagascan emperor moth — with this full start-to-finish guide.
From prepping your equipment and safely rehydrating dried specimens to the delicate pinning process, you’ll get a complete walkthrough of preserving these incredible giants.

Whether you’re new to insect pinning or looking to refine your technique, you’ll find practical tips and a close-up look at working with massive lepidoptera specimens.

Some links to equipment I use in this video:
• Foam board: https://amzn.eu/d/bH6R6b6
• Needle/syringe: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335873636675
• Sewing pins: https://amzn.eu/d/bDwA5pp


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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:14 – Equipment Needed
01:39 – Moth Species
02:15 – Hydrating the Moths
04:32 – Pinning Process
23:16 – Finished Product & Outro


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