Publication Information
Title:
| A portable vacuum for collecting arthropods from drop cloths. |
Author(s): |
Paul, H.G.; Mason, R.R. |
Date: |
1985 |
Source: |
Res. Note PNW-RN-421. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 4 p |
Station ID: |
RN-PNW-421 |
Description: |
A hand-held vacuum modified for collecting insects and spiders in the field is described. The vacuum with battery is mounted on a lightweight pack-frame and is portable and versatile. It is especially useful for collecting arthropods that are dislodged from foliage samples and drop onto cloths. |
Keywords: |
field equipment, sampling methods, insect populations |
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Citation
Paul, H.G.; Mason, R.R. 1985. A portable vacuum for collecting arthropods from drop cloths.. Res. Note PNW-RN-421. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 4 p
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