Insect Collecting Sheet

Gather a black light and a few common items found around your home (white t-shirt and a board) to create your own. Find inspiration on the Lost Ladybug Project Website: http://www.lostladybug.org/howto.php

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Instructions for building this tool at . The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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About this tool
Description

A device used to focus artificial light onto a sheet in order to collect insects at night.
Used by these projects The Lost Ladybug Project, Mothing, Colorado Spider Survey, ZomBeeWatch
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Training Learning materials are available online.
Use considerations Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.).
Expected lifetime Should last a few weeks
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Biology, Ecology & Environment, Insects & Pollinators
Activities On a hike, At night
Tool updated June 23, 2017, 6:55 p.m.