A New Method for Collecting Adult Phryganeid Caddisflies (Trichoptera: Phryganeidae)

Abstract

A fermented molasses trap was used to collect several specimens of the caddisfly genus Ptilostomis (Trichoptera: Phryaneidae). Molasses bait traps are inexpensive, relatively maintenance free, and can be used as an effective collecting technique. Molasses and other sugar-based materials are suggested to be a possible source of nutrition for these caddisflies. (AW)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 27, 1989
Accession Number
ADA218726

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  • David E. Bowles
  • Karl Stephen
  • Michael L. Mathis

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  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

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  • Human Systems

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  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Arkansas
  • Caddisflies
  • Collecting Methods
  • Entomology
  • Ground Level
  • Habitats
  • Insects
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • North America
  • Nutrition
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  • United States

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