First round of malaise trap setups from this past weekend. The vastly under-collected Colorado Plateau (at least for ichneumonids) is one of my main focal areas this year. This first spot is near Kanab, Utah.

#ichneumonidae #entomology #malaisetrap #insect #hymenoptera #diptera #trackerwasps

BioMongol is partner in peat restoration projects in #Mongolia, assessing insect communities. Important #wetlands, with high #biodiversity. Important also for storing carbon, fighting desertification, protecting livelyhood. Movie: #malaisetrap in action.

I have accidentally ‘invented’ the #MalaiseTrap.

Seven doors to paint. Undercoat plus two gloss coats… & this week we have had occasional showers which will ruin the finish.

So a double ‘gibbet’, not for hanging pirates but for doors, with a rain cover.

I’m having to rescue butterflies and bees!