Beating Trays

Insect beating trays, also known as clap nets or Japanese umbrellas, are practical tools for sampling insects from trees and shrubs.  By holding the tray beneath the vegetation and gently striking or shaking the branches, entomologists disturb insects, which then fall onto the cloth for easy collection and observation.  Ideal for studying arboreal and foliage-dwelling species, beating trays are invaluable for biodiversity surveys, ecological research, and educational fieldwork.