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USGS scientist preparing specimens for the USGS Lepidoptera Research Collection

Detailed Description

Butterflies and moths are submitted to the KS WSC for the Lepidoptera Research Collection Citizen Science Project. Julie Dietze holds a sphinx moth received from Texas. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

A pilot project runs from April 20, 2023-November 1, 2023 where USGS has asked citizens to mail in already deceased butterflies and moths. The specimens received will be added to a USGS Scientific Collection database.

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