RE: An introduction to Moth Trapping - Part Two: Trapping in Progress
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When I was looking for a light trap a few years ago I also came across various products and especially building instructions from England. In the end I decided on a lighthouse with super arctic light. Such a light trap with eggcups in the ground also has its charm, because you don't have to stay with it all the time and you can check the result in the morning. Do you have any experience with LED light?
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I've not seen anything like that, its a really interesting design. I have heard lots of good things about LED lights, but they had only just appeared on the market when I bought my current trap. So I decided to play safe and get a 'standard' one. I suspect, when I need to update/replace it I will go for an LED trap. I know they need a lot less energy to run which would mean a smaller cheaper battery, which would make it easier to use in the field.
Certainly both variants have their advantages. My lighthouse is 2 m high and shines 360°.I can adjust the light variably and also use 160 W mixed light at home. In nature, this is of course not possible because a current generator is necessary. Then I use 3 converted rod lamps with super arctic cold light tubes. For the power supply I have a 12V accu. But also this one is heavy and not suitable for longer distances in the terrain. Very interesting is this LED lamp. Unfortunately the page is only in German. Google can help with the translation:
https://www.fiebig-lehrmittel.berlin/epages/78318852.sf/de_DE/?ViewAction=ViewPaged&ObjectID=49407744&PageSize=1
Oh wow! Powered by AA bateries?! That is very interesting indeed. One of the the local recorders here uses a 'wigwam' shapped design. It is three 2 metre poles set up in a tripod shape with a white sheet hung around it. Inside was suspended a MV light bulb, and all the moths landed on the outside. The light you have shared would be perfect for that design. To be able to use batteries as well would be perfect. I have never trapped out in the field by myself due to limitations with my equipment... this would change all that.
Thank you so much for your suggestion!