Sweep Net
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| Description |
A Sweep Net is used to collect flying insects in grasses, weeds, or flowers (soft habitats). This tool is recommended for lending libraries. |
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| Used by these projects | The Lost Ladybug Project, OdonataCentral, Where is the Elaphrus Beetle?, Biodiversity PEEK, Dragonfly Migration, Mothing, Butterflies of Kyrgyzstan, Pieris Project, Southwest Monarch Study |
| Ideal Age Group | Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors |
| Size & weight |
Large: This tool is over 12 inches in at least one dimension. Between 1lb and 5lb (a small dog weighs about 5lb) |
| Expected lifetime | Should last more or less forever |
| Topics | Nature & Outdoors, Biology, Ecology & Environment, Insects & Pollinators |
| Activities | On a hike |
| Tool updated | June 23, 2017, 6:52 p.m. |
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