The efficiency of pitfall traps as a method of sampling epigeal arthropods in litter rich forest habitats

Pitfall trapping is an approved self-sampling method for capturing epigeal arthropods for ecological and faunistic studies. Capture efficiency of pitfall traps may be affected by external factors and the design of the trap. Pitfall traps set in forests are usually protected with covers or wire grids...

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Main Authors: Johanna SIEWERS, Jens SCHIRMEL, Sascha BUCHHOLZ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2014-01-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201401-0008_The_efficiency_of_pitfall_traps_as_a_method_of_sampling_epigeal_arthropods_in_litter_rich_forest_habitats.php