New modular design, each trap component can be purchased and replaced individually in case of loss or damage. To replace the collection head or fabric trap body, please refer to the manual “Trap Collection Head” included in the package for detailed instructions.
One advantage of the Malaise trap is that it efficiently catches flying insects such as Hymenoptera and Diptera. Since it does not, by itself, attract insects, the placement of a Malaise trap can significantly affect the number of insects caught. This Townes-style ez-Malaise trap is for scientists experienced with the hassles of setting up a Malaise trap when the ideal location has no trees to supply support.
Fast & Easy - Set Up ez-Malaise Trap in Minutes!
Of the same dimensions as our traditional Malaise trap, the ez-Malaise trap is improved by the addition of a framework of shock-corded poles, permitting quick installation. Simply hook clips onto provided poles. The ez-Malaise trap is nearly freestanding, requiring a minimum of two guy ropes. This time-saving feature is a lifesaver for those who need to deploy many Malaise traps in habitats where trees and bushes are hard to reach.
The Malaise trap is often viewed as a long-term sampling tool. Since this ez-Malaise trap is so easy to assemble, it can be repositioned anytime and used on a short-term basis.
If necessary, the ez-Malaise trap can be set up without provided poles. It comes with all the loops needed for traditional installation: supported with poles or hanging from trees.
Pack Contents
x1 Fabric Trap Body
x1 Shock-corded Pole (L309 cm)
x1 Shock-corded Pole (L459 cm)
x1 Collection Head (pre-installed)
x3 Collection Bottles (x1 pre-installed)
x9 Guy Lines
x9 Plastic X-Stakes
x8 Alloy Pin Stakes
x1 Carrying Bag
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Collection of related articles from the last 10 years:
The Hemiptera (Insecta) of Canada: Constructing a Reference Library of DNA Barcodes. Gwiazdowski et al. (2015). PLoS One, 10(4), e0125635.
DNA barcoding in diverse educational settings: five case studies. Henter et al. (2016). Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 371(1702), 20150340.
The School Malaise Trap Program: coupling educational outreach with scientific discovery. Steinke et al. (2017). PLoS Biology, 15(4), e2001829.
Arthropods in modern resins reveal if amber accurately recorded forest arthropod communities. Solórzano Kraemer et al. (2018). PNAS, 115(26), 6739-6744.
Expedited assessment of terrestrial arthropod diversity by coupling Malaise traps with DNA barcoding. deWaard et al. (2019). Genome, 62(3), 85-95.
Using DNA-barcoded Malaise trap samples to measure impact of a geothermal energy project on the biodiversity of a Costa Rican old-growth rain forest. Janzen et al. (2020). Genome, 63(9), 407-436.
A Review of Terrestrial and Canopy Malaise Traps. Michael et al. (2021). Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 114(1), 27-47.
Peering into the Darkness: DNA Barcoding Reveals Surprisingly High Diversity of Unknown Species of Diptera (Insecta) in Germany. Chimeno et al. (2022). Insects, 13(1), 82.
Optimizing insect metabarcoding using replicated mock communities. Iwaszkiewicz‐Eggebrecht et al. (2023). Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 14(4), 1130-1146.
Global arthropod beta-diversity is spatially and temporally structured by latitude. Seymour et al. (2024). Communications Biology, 7(1), 552.
