Moonlander trap

Pronunciation: /MOON-lan-der trap/

Category: Trap

Singular: Moonlander trap

Plural: Moonlander traps

Definition

A type of pitfall trap used for capturing insects, particularly ground-dwelling species, characterized by its shallow design and central bait to attract insects.

Etymology

Derived from its resemblance to lunar landing modules, with 'moon' referring to the appearance and 'lander' referring to the trapping mechanism.

Example

Researchers set up Moonlander traps throughout the forest floor to study the diversity of ground-dwelling beetles.

Synonyms

Pitfall trap

Related Terms

Insect trap
Pitfall
Sampling technique

Usage Notes

Moonlander traps are effective for ecological studies and biodiversity surveys, especially for ground-dwelling and nocturnal insects.