Hi guys! I’m trying to get into moth trapping here in Aotearoa, and i was wondering what sort of gear would you suggest for building a decent trap to catch several species? I don’t have much of a budget (student) so i’d love to know what gear you guys suggest that i could buy here (light, trap-typ…

The simplest way would be to buy <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Black-Light-Bar-BOSITE-Decorations/dp/B0BMPR7LTV/ref=asc_df_B0BMPR7LTV?mcid=547da0b1e7e333edb88b4fe3e03331d0&tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=712273154620&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=421503661618239789&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9069059&hvtargid=pla-1967301973400&gad_source=1&th=1" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">these black light bars from Amazon, or something similar, and set them up in front of a white sheet at night (potentially with a normal torch shining as well). In my experience, even just white light with a sheet will attract more moths than a proper bucket trap, unl…

If you’re on Facebook, there are a couple groups that will give you some ideas for actual trap designs and how they work in the field. Entomological Traps (FB) Otherwise search google for “moth bucket trap” “budget moth trap” and similar terms. Any UV light source will work to attract moths (and …

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