Join us for THE PIN DOWN – Insect Mounting Challenge!

Who: Anyone attending the annual Entomological Society of America meeting in Portland, Oregon.

What: A timed insect mounting competition with PRIZES!

Where: Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

When: November 11th, 3:00 PM

Put your arthropod mounting skills to the test!

Each contestant will have 30 minutes to mount 10 arthropods using the “proper” method, as instructed in Triplehorn and Johnson’s Introduction to the Study of Insects. Methods may include (but are not limited to) pinning, pointing, wing spreading, and proper labels. Contestants will be judged on the validity of the mounting method, the observability of key features, and aesthetics.

Registration limited to the first 20 attendants, and we will open up a “stand-by” list for any last minute cancelations at the meeting.

***If you require additional light (keep in mind we will be in the Exhibit Hall), please bring a light/headlamp. We will try to provide some for participants.

PRIZES

• 1st place: $75 Ecology Supplies gift card and trophy
• 2nd place: $50 Ecology Supplies gift card and trophy
• 3rd place: $25 Ecology Supplies gift card and trophy 

If you are interested, please register HERE!