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An Analysis of Factors Affecting Catches of Insects in Light-Traps

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

John Bowden
John Bowden
Affiliation:
Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden, Herts AL5 2JQ, UK
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Abstract

Analysis of published data on catches of insects in light-traps with a variety of light sources and of different designs showed that all conformed to the previously proposed model describing the functioning of a light-trap: catch = constant × where W = trap illumination and I = background illumination. Light-trap catches in differing cloud conditions and in open and woodland situations also varied as predicted by the model. A table of correction factors for different amounts of cloud cover is provided. The results are discussed in relation to use of light-traps and interpretation of light-trap data.

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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 72 , Issue 4 , December 1982 , pp. 535 - 556
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1982

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