Member Publications
Newsletters & Articles
Quarterly newsletters, member-contributed articles, bulletins, and manuals from the GICA archive.
Quarterly Newsletter
The GICA quarterly newsletter features collecting reports, species notes, member profiles, event announcements, and association news. Back issues are available to members on request.
Honorary Members List; Manuscripts, Articles, and Photos; Bug of the Month; Kids Corner & Learning Center; Devon's Corner; Want Ads & Insect Exchanges; Exchanging Specimens with Other Members.
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Member Articles
Peer-contributed articles covering collecting techniques, taxonomy, natural history, and specimen curation. Members are encouraged to submit original work for publication.
Building a Reference Collection
Advice from experienced collectors on curating a scientifically valuable personal collection.
Photography for Entomologists
Macro photography techniques for documenting live and pinned specimens in the field and studio.
Specimen Exchange Guidelines
Protocols and etiquette for participating in the association's specimen exchange program.
Labeling Standards
Association standards for locality labels, data labels, and determination labels.
Ethical Collecting in Protected Areas
A practical guide to obtaining permits and following best practices when collecting in national parks and reserves.
Wet Preservation of Soft-Bodied Larvae
Best practices for alcohol preservation of caterpillars, grubs, and other soft-bodied immature stages.
Bulletins & Manuals
Technical bulletins and reference manuals produced by the association covering identification, collecting methods, and specimen care.
GICA Collecting Manual
The association's comprehensive guide to field collecting, specimen preparation, and collection management.
Pinning & Spreading Bulletin
Step-by-step instructions for preparing and mounting dry specimens to museum standards.
Hymenoptera Identification Bulletin
Illustrated bulletin covering ants, bees, and wasps with key diagnostic features for common families.
Storage & Conservation Manual
Guidelines for long-term storage, pest prevention, and conservation of pinned and wet collections.
Contribute to the Archive
Members are encouraged to submit original articles, collecting reports, and technical notes for publication in the newsletter or bulletin series.