Chapter 3. Pitfall Trapping in Ecological Studies

  1. Simon R. Leather
  1. B. A. Woodcock

Published Online: 26 NOV 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9780470750513.ch3

Book Title

Insect Sampling in Forest Ecosystems

Insect Sampling in Forest Ecosystems

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How to Cite

Woodcock, B. A. (2007) Pitfall Trapping in Ecological Studies, in Insect Sampling in Forest Ecosystems (ed S. R. Leather), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470750513.ch3

Editor Information

  1. Department of Biological Sciences, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Silwood Park, Ascot, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 26 NOV 2007
  2. Published Print: 7 DEC 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780632053889

Online ISBN: 9780470750513

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Keywords:

  • ecological studies;
  • pitfall traps;
  • trap material;
  • funnels;
  • trap rim

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Pitfall trapping in ecological studies

  • Introduction

  • Pitfall traps, their designs and application

  • Sampling strategy

  • Activity-abundance

  • Conclusions

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