Collecting box (NHMW-ZOO-LEP-OBJ-0008)

3D Model

3D scan of a collecting box for caterpillars, millipedes and insect larvae. The boxes were made in various materials ranging from simple cardboard, to wood and metal. Despite being made of different materials, they share some similarities such as a removable lid with a larger opening that is covered with fine wire nettings to allow air circulation. Collecting boxes are used to collect life animals and care is taken to ensure that the caught specimens are neither being hurt nor damaged.

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

Inventory number: NHMW-ZOO-LEP-OBJ-0008

Collection: Natural History Museum Vienna, 2nd Zoological Department

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Scanned and edited by Pauline Forsthuber (NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Space Spider.

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.