Malaise

traps A Malaise trap is a passive insect trap used by scientists to collect insect and other arthropod specimens for research. It consists of a large open tent-like structure with a mesh-lined bottom and a canvas top, which is then suspended above the ground by poles or wires. Insects enter through an opening in the top of the tent and move down along the sides. Once they reach the mesh bottom, they are trapped in the netting and can then be collected and identified. Malaise traps are widely used in research and are extremely useful for monitoring biodiversity and collecting specimen for taxonomic studies. In addition, malaise traps can provide important information about the abundance, diversity, and distribution of insect species.