Breeding #
A breeding is a separate private entry for documenting the history of one or many specimens. It does not belong to a Database. Every user keeps their own breedings and has an independent number sequence in the H-YEAR-NUMBER format, for example H-2026-0001.
Open the module #
Breeding list #
The list shows the number, start date, user-defined name, optional species or material identification, collection locality and a short description. Active and archived breedings are clearly marked. The list can be searched and sorted.
A name is required and can describe the material in the most useful way, such as “oak branches”, “tree-hole mould” or “red caterpillars”. A species is optional because identification often happens only after an adult emerges, and one breeding may produce several species.
Breeding card #
The card contains the start date, collection locality, initial description, optional plant, specimen count and media. A breeding may be linked to one source record, for example a female that laid eggs. Material collected without a source record can also start a breeding.
The locality can be selected on a map, plants and species can be searched in dictionaries, and a source record can be selected from the user's own records.
Breeding journal #
Add entry creates a dated note documenting an event or action, such as moulting, feeding or humidifying. An entry contains an event date, a note and optional media. The event date can be set retrospectively, while ENTOMONE separately preserves the automatic creation time. Entries can later be edited and supplemented with more photos.
Records obtained from breeding #
One breeding may produce many records. An existing record can be linked to the breeding card, or a new record can be created directly from it. The form receives the breeding's starting details, and the record is marked From breeding with a link to the breeding number.
Completion and archive #
A completed breeding can be moved to the archive. If work resumes, it can be reopened without losing its description, journal entries, media or links.