Comparison of Microscope Slide-Mounting Media for Preparation of Fungus Gnats (Diptera: Mycetophilidae)

Stephen W. Taber

doi:10.3958/059.044.0217

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Stephen W. Taber¹

¹Biology Department, Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710

Abstract

Nine microscope slide-mounting media were compared to determine which types were best, worst, and of intermediate value for the preparation of fungus gnats for microscope examination. The best were Euparal, Carolina Canada balsam, and fingernail polish. The worst were Eukitt and PVA. Those of intermediate value were Benz synthetic Canada balsam, Rublev Canada balsam, and Kleermount. One slide was made using Hoyer's slide-mounting medium.

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Stephen W. Taber "Comparison of Microscope Slide-Mounting Media for Preparation of Fungus Gnats (Diptera: Mycetophilidae)," Southwestern Entomologist 44(2), 509-517, (1 July 2019). https://doi.org/10.3958/059.044.0217

Published: 1 July 2019

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