battery operated moth lights, examples

in the last few days I did a quick comparison of low-cost UV light sources and here are the results:

All set-ups will allow use in remote locations for an entire night. The cheap options may not be weather proof, be careful! And, do not look directly into those UV LED lights! Better wear glasses!

"A" flashlight, used at reduced light output setting, without purple filter, uses internal rechargeable battery, ca 28€
"B" UV glue hardening LED, on flexible arm, with clamp, used with a 10Ah power bank, ca 9 + 17€
"C" purple LED strip, used with a 10Ah power bank, ca 18 + 17€ (LED strip comes as a set of two)
"D" LepiLED, standard version, used with a 30Ah power bank, ca 435 + 60€, weather proof

Lepidoptera found

"A" 13 and 8 species (2 different nights), few hornets only
"B" 8 species, many hornets, quite aggressive
"C" 14 and 9 species (2 different nights), no hornets at all
"D" 19 species, many hornets, mostly sitting in groups

Posted on 13 de setembro de 2023, 09:38 AM by amzamz amzamz

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best results, best safety, professionally designed is really "D".
(source: Dr.Gunnar Brehm, Germany, for purchase Google it)

however, for a low-cost attempt I can also recommend the other ones.
(light sources can be found on Amazon)

"B", "C" and "D" can also be operated on the mains, via USB charger plugs, "A" cannot

pm me if you needed more detail

Publicado por amzamz 8 meses antes

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