A Review of Terrestrial and Canopy Malaise Traps

Michael J. Skvarla, Jonathan L. Larson, J. Ray Fisher, Ashley P.G. Dowling

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Abstract

Malaise traps are important tools for the large-scale collection of arthropod taxa. Here, an extensive review of the history and literature concerning Malaise and canopy traps is given. This review highlights how trap design and placement can affect trap catch, which will help researchers to make more informed choices when planning research endeavors. Additionally, terrestrial and canopy-style Malaise traps are compared to each other and other types of arthropod traps.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)27-47
Number of pages21
JournalAnnals of the Entomological Society of America
Volume114
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2021

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Insect Science

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