Dimensions: L165 x W115 x H200 cm (tall end) | H110 cm (short end)
Net Weight: 0.97 kilograms
Main Material: Knitted Polyester Netting
Size Mesh: White: 108 x 32 mesh/square inch, 470 µm; Black: 96 x 26 mesh/square inch, 680 µm
NOTE: Tent pegs, guy ropes, and support poles required for trap installation are NOT included in the package. Please order a trap Installation Kit for the Bugdorm Malaise Trap II, Townes Style, if needed.
Malaise traps are widely used in biodiversity surveys because they efficiently trap flying insects. However, one of the main complaints about the Malaise trap is its cost, especially compared to other trapping tools.
The Bugdorm Malaise Trap II, Townes Style is an economical trap resulting from quality sewing work. Its black Polyester no-see-um fabric (96 x 26 mesh/square inch) catches minute insects, including parasitic wasps. The trap collection head of the Bugdorm Malaise Trap II, Townes Style has a “moth excluder” (16-cell grid, 1x1 cm per cell) plugged into the oblique pipe opening where insects enter the collection head. The moth excluder can be removed from the opening if not needed. The Bugdorm Malaise Trap II, Townes Style has an interception area (center panel) of 165 by 110 cm (5.4 ft by 3.6 ft). If you place trays with killing agents underneath this interceptor, it also functions as a flight interception trap (FIT) or window trap, sampling specimens (i.e., some beetles) that drop or fly down after hitting an obstruction.
Each Bugdorm Malaise Trap II, Townes Style comes equipped with one 500ml collection bottle. The catch is easily removed by unscrewing the bottle from the connecting ring. Each trap component can be purchased and replaced individually in case of loss or damage.
The Malaise trap can also be set up without poles, e.g. when hanging from trees. Note, that tent pegs, guy ropes, and support poles are not included.
Pack Contents:
- x1 Fabric Trap Body
- x1 Collection Head (pre-installed)
- x1 Collection Bottle
See appendices for more information on setting up the trap and collection head
