Malaise trap

A malaise trap is a specific type of insect trap. The trap uses a tent like arrangement of fabric that is raised at one end. Insects enter the "tent" and are forced up to the high end where they are collected in an appropriate vessel (such as a jar).

A photograph of a malaise trap used to catch flying insects.
Photograph by Ceuthophilus licensed under Creative Commons.

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