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behind the scenes 👀 degreasing specimens in the most fantastic chemical - acetone! 💦 when fat-bodied moths & butterflies are prepared as specimens, the fats stored in their body from pupation do not get the chance to burn off as energy. this eventually leeches out as a greasy substance. 😬 doing an acetone bath helps remove the grease and doesn't do any damage to the dried insect. ✨ - #behindthescenes #sciencefacts #entomology #Insect #moths #bugs #natureisamazing | Stoned Affection