Hello! I need some spiders (*any* species) and other arachnids for a study that my students are doing. If you're willing to collect specimens (preferably mature, if possible), including mygalomorphs and other arachnids then I'll take them (non-spiders will need to be IDed to species first, please, as I know little to nothing about non-Araneae taxonomy). I'll take as many specimens as you are willing to send. It is best if each specimen is in it's own vial, eppendorf tube, etc....
If you can collect them and put them into 95% EtOH, I will pay for the shipping. I would LOVE to get specimens from different parts of the world-- Australia, Africa, South America, Europe, Asia. Any and all are welcome and I will pay shipping! As many different spiders as possible. If they come from outside the US and Canada, I would prefer (if possible) that they be identified first. I don't care how common these are in your part of the world, they will be great for us to have! All specimens should have the full collection information, including the date and location collected (latitude and longitude, if possible), the name of the collector, the habitat in which it was found, and the collection method (hand collected, pitfall trap, etc...). Fresh specimens only, please, so specimens caught and euthanized very recently only, please. DNA degrades quickly and specimens collected long ago will not be good for our study. Please feel free to contact me off list to make any arrangements. Also, please let me know before any specimens are shipped: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]> Thanks! Brian ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ L. Brian Patrick, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology and Chair Department of Biological Sciences Dakota Wesleyan University 1200 W. University Ave. Mitchell, SD 57301 USA
