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Identifier: Emergent Insect Cone Trap
Instrument / Gear: Gear
Instrument Type: Insect Traps
Description:

Emergent insect cone traps are designed to capture insects as they metamorphose from aquatic nymph to terrestrial adult. The trap looks like inverted plastic funnels with a collection container attached to the top to contain the emerged insects. Each trap is anchored in the water and collects all insects that emerge in the area directly below the mouth of the funnel.

Record Created: January 30, 2018 8:39 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov
Record Last Modified: January 30, 2018 8:39 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov
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