19th C. Butterfly Net (NHMW-ZOO-LEP-OBJ-0002)

3D Model

3D scan of a butterfly net used in the 19th century. Unlike the name suggests a butterfly net is not only used to catch butterflies, but also all other flying insects. The opening of the net is made of two spring plates and can be drawn together to prevent the caught insects from flying out again. The net is made of a fine cotton fiber mesh.

The net is not on display and can be viewed by appointment.

Object: Butterfly net from the 19th century

Inventory number: NHMW-ZOO-LEP-OBJ-0002

Collection: Natural History Museum Vienna, 2nd Zoological Department, Lepidoptera Collection

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Scanned and edited by Pauline Forsthuber (NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Eva.

This object was digitized with funding from the “Kulturerbe digital” program of the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria for Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sport.