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The experience of creating and storing an entomological collection at the Department of Biology and Soil Science of Orenburg State University is presented. The features of using various methods of collecting insects in the arid climate of the steppe zone are described: individual insect trapping with an entomological net, sweep netting, manual insect collection and the use of soil traps. Methods that ensure the representativeness of the created entomological collection in relation to the representation of various ecosystems of the region, systematic and ecological groups of entomofauna are discussed through specific examples. The necessity of compiling an educational entomological collection across sections such as «External structure of insects,» «Insect developmental biology,» «Biological diversity of insects,» and «Pests of agricultural and ornamental crops» is substantiated and exemplified. The experience of identifying damage and restoring collection exhibits that have lost their value and no longer serve as demonstrative material is discussed. Recommendations for the protection of collection specimens and their long-term preservation are provided
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