Storage in alcohol is fine, but dilute it or the samples will harden.

Like Bob, we freeze everything -- the colors are better, and a freshly
thawed bee is easy to dissect.

About 10-20 minutes at room temperature after removal from the freezer
should be ideal.  Too long, and they get mushy.

Jerry

25,000 bees cut and counting.

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