The Light-Weight Townes Trap Model 3412 is about
2 meters long, made of sun-resistant polyester, and
comes complete with a single aluminum and polypropylene
wet-and-dry collection head.
The trap was developed by Dr. H. Townes
( A light-weight Malaise trap.Entomol. News, 83: 239-247).
Standard Wet/Dry Collection Heads
The
Light-Weight Townes Trap is a single-headed
trap that comes supplied with an interchangeable aluminum/polypropylene
wet-and-dry collection head.
When used dry, the catch
will eventually die within the heads from exhaustion
or heat as the bottle acts as a greenhouse. However,
when allowing the catch to die slowly, delicate specimens
tend to be dismembered by the death throws of larger
insects and everything is covered with Lepidoptera
scales.
To prevent damage to specimens, you can use the collection
head "Wet" with a killing agent secured within
the bottle. Killing agents can include DDVP, KNC, NaCN,
a fumigating insecticide (like ethyl acetate), Either
95% ethyl, or isopropyl alcohol.
Included Items
The Light-Weight Townes Trap Model
3412 includes:
Sun-resistant polyester fabric trap
with and all seams double or triple sewn.
Tie-down rope
One wet/dry collection head (P/N 5.30)
Instructions
Options
P/N
Description
3412
Light-Weight Townes Trap
3412.5
Adjustable aluminum tent pole for use with the Townes
Trap Model 3412.
5.30
Dry/Wet Collection Heads (pair) for Townes
Trap Model 3412
