The exhibits in entomology are planned to build on prior educational experience.

 

A 4-H member may enter only one insect collection. All insects must be mounted on standard insect pins which can be purchased from the State 4-H Office. Each insect should be identified by their common name using the correct spelling. A typed master list indicating the scientific order and common name of each specimen should accompany the display. The master list document. 

 

Exhibit collections for Classes 1 through 5 are allowed a maximum of five (5) foreign and/or out-of-state collected insects.

 

Exhibits in Class 1 (First Year) must be displayed in the folding insect storage box which can be purchased in bulk or individually from the State 4-H office and covered with plastic wrap.

 

Exhibits in Classes 2 through 5 must be in insect display boxes measuring 19” x 16.5” x 3”. This is the size of a Cornell University Drawer. These boxes can be purchased or made using the pattern available. Boxes that are not this size will be disqualified. At least one-third of the specimens in any collection must have been collected during the current project year building upon your previous collections.

 

For more information, instructions, and judging criteria, please see the State 4-H Website.

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Class Number

• Class 1. First Year — The exhibit shall consist of 25 adult insects (representing at least 5 orders) which are displayed in Folding Insect Storage Box 9”x13”x2.5”. This box can be purchased in bulk or individually from the State 4-H office. Cover with plastic wrap.
• Class 2. Second Year – The second-year exhibit shall consist of 40 adult insects (representing 8 orders) which are displayed in the insect display box as indicated above.
• Class 3. Third Year - The third-year exhibit shall consist of 50 adult insects (representing 10 orders) which are displayed in the insect display box as indicated above.
• Class 4. Fourth Year - The fourth-year exhibit shall consist of 75 adult insects (representing 12 orders) which are displayed in the insect display box as indicated above.
• Class 5. Fifth Year and Beyond - The exhibit shall consist of 100 adult insects (representing 14 orders) which are displayed in the insect display box as indicated above. There is no limit on the number of years this class may be entered, if exhibit has additions or major modifications. At least one-third of the specimens in any collection must have been collected during the current project year building upon your previous collections.
• Class 6. Self-Determined Entomology Exhibit - Designed to allow exhibitors to prepare educational Entomology exhibits. Exhibits should be educational, neat, and attractive and easy to understand. A one-page written report explaining the nature or purpose of the project must accompany the exhibit.
  1. Careers in Entomology
  2. Biodiversity- the roles insects play in the ecosystem
  3. Invasive species
  4. Integrated Pest Management

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4-H Honey Exhibits

Only one exhibit allowed in each class per individual.

 

Honey should be placed in colorless one-pint honey jars or standard colorless one- pint fruit jars such as those made by Kerr, Ball, Mason, etc. Other types of jars will be rejected. The jar covers should be new, if possible, and screwed on tight - thus preventing leakages. There should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch of air space below the lid.

 

Honey should be clear and free from foreign particles.

 

Chunk honey should be perfectly capped, free from stains, beebread, and fingerprints. Edges should be clean cut, not ragged. One piece only in each jar as wide as jar mouth will permit and long enough to extend from bottom to top without jamming.

 

Labels should be neat and plainly written or printed, and include Name, Club, Type of Honey, and Month and Year Collected.

• Class 7. Comb Honey - one pint jar
• Class 8. Extracted Honey - one pint jar