McPhail trap

Pronunciation
/mc-FAYL trap/
Category
Trap Type
Singular
McPhail trap
Plural
McPhail traps

Definition

A bell-shaped invaginated trap used to capture tephritid and drosophilid fruit flies.

Etymology

Named after its inventor, Dr. McPhail.

Example

The McPhail trap is a common tool for monitoring fruit fly populations.

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