Mike in LA asked "Has thought been given to freezing or holding the 
insect at almost freezing levels to strengthen the midgut for extraction?? "

Preservation in Formalin solution usually toughens delicate tissues 
substantially.

PeterD

in Western Australia where our version of winter has finally 
arrived....and I have had enough already!

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