Entomological Needles
Product Code : SCL-BLE-11643
Entomological Needles (SKU SCL-BLE-11643) are metal needles finished in coloured enamel, used to pin insect specimens for drying, display and identification. Because they resist chemicals, they suit preserved-specimen work in school and college biology labs. Laboratories and schools covering insect studies can order them from Science Lab Supplies, which dispatches them from Ambala, India, to institutions, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
Four facts define these entomological needles, and each one has its own row in the table. In brief, they are made of metal, enamelled in colour, resistant to chemicals and intended for laboratory and school use, so they can pin insect specimens that have been handled with preserving fluids.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-BLE-11643 |
| Material | Metal |
| Finish | Coloured enamel |
| Chemical resistance | Chemical resistant |
| Usage | Laboratories and schools |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Entomological Needles
In entomology practicals each needle passes through the thorax of a dried or relaxed insect to fix it to a board or box, so its wings, legs and body regions can be studied and labelled. The needles are basic biology lab equipment for building reference collections in schools and colleges.
- Class 11 biology (Animal Kingdom): pinning insects from a field trip to show the head, thorax and abdomen.
- Setting butterfly and moth wings on a spreading board before the specimen dries.
- B.Sc. zoology and agriculture practicals: preparing labelled reference collections of pests and beneficial insects.
- Field-to-lab work: insects caught in the Insect Collecting Net can be pinned and then examined under the Magnifier Graduated in Centimeters for Insects.
The points are sharp: keep the needles in a closed container and supervise younger students while they pin specimens.
Standard Scope of Supply
The order consists of entomological needles in metal with a coloured enamel finish, as tabled above, and the quantity per pack is set out on the quotation. Insects, spreading boards, foam or wax bases and storage boxes are not included and can be quoted separately for a complete pinning set-up.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Ask for a quotation for a single pack or for enough needles to cover a whole class collection project. Science Lab Supplies will set out the packing, delivery time and price for that quantity, and a spreading board, dissecting pins or a wax tray can be added to the same quotation.
Thanks to its Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Uganda, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the Philippines and Nepal. Start an enquiry on the contact page, keep the needles in the enquiry cart while you build a list, or read the lab tender page for tender-based orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are entomological needles used for?
They pin insect specimens to a board, foam base or collection box, so that the insect is held in position for drying, display, labelling and close study of its body parts.
Are the needles resistant to chemicals?
Yes. They are metal with a coloured enamel finish and are chemical resistant, which suits specimens that have been handled with preserving or relaxing fluids during preparation in the laboratory.
How do they differ from Dissecting Pins?
The Dissecting Pins in the related list are chrome-plated mild steel or brass in 25 mm and 50 mm sizes, for pinning dissections. These entomological needles are metal with a coloured enamel finish, intended for insect specimens.
Who supplies the Entomological Needles?
Science Lab Supplies is the supplier, sending orders out from Ambala, India. Schools, colleges, tender contractors and distributors can buy them in small or large quantities and combine them with other dissecting and insect-study items.
Related Pinning and Dissecting Items
These pins, needles, trays and boards from the Biology Lab Equipment, Biology Lab and Dissecting and Surgical ranges complete a specimen-preparation bench: they hold, probe or support insects and dissections while the needles fix them in place, and all of them can be listed on one quotation.
- Insect Spreading Board — wooden board whose synthetic sheet takes repeated pinning without leaving pin marks.
- Dissecting Pins — chrome-plated mild steel or brass pins in 25 mm and 50 mm sizes.
- Needle with Handle — straight or bent steel needles of 110–125 mm with hardwood or plastic handles.
- Preparatory Needle — 14 cm straight metal needle for separating delicate specimens during slide preparation.
- Dissection Pan — 28 x 20 cm rectangular metal pan with wax.
- Dissecting Tray with Wax — aluminium tray of 300 x 200 x 45 mm, supplied with wax.
- Entomological Network — insect net of polyester, 30 cm long, on a 24 cm metal ring.
Browse the full Biology Lab Equipment range, the Dissecting and Surgical range for instruments and trays, or all school lab equipment.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
