A Simple Ground-Based Trap For Estimating Densities of Arboreal Leaf Insects

Robert A. A. Haack; Richard W. Blank

doi:10.2737/NC-RN-354

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A Simple Ground-Based Trap For Estimating Densities of Arboreal Leaf Insects

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Authors:

Robert A. A. Haack, Richard W. Blank

Year:

1991

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RN-354

Source:

Research Note NC-354. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes a trap design to use in collecting larval frass or head capsules for estimating densities of aboveground arthropods. The trap is light, compact, durable, and easily constructed from common inexpensive items.

Keywords

Insect trap, insect survey, insect monitoring, frass, head capsule

Citation

Haack, Robert A.; Blank, Richard W. 1991. A Simple Ground-Based Trap For Estimating Densities of Arboreal Leaf Insects. Research Note NC-354. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station