Equipment in Focus: NHBS Moth Trap

NHBS Moth Trap at night.The NHBS Moth Trap is a highly portable and lightweight resource for moth trapping, tested and approved by Butterfly Conservation.

It’s easy, flat-pack design features a collapsible frame made from lightweight panels covered in a light coloured nylon, which is easily assembled with Velcro. A single, stainless steel V frame holds the trap’s bulb carrier, secured with a single screw, and supports two top panels that prevent the moths escaping. The trap features a single 20W, shatter-resistant blacklight bulb (included) that is mains powered and is supplied with a 4.5m power lead connecting to a standard UK plug.

Fully assembled, the NHBS moth trap measures approximately 30cm wide x 30cm deep x 50cm tall and weighs around 2kg, making it significantly lighter and much more portable than many moth traps. For convenient transport and storage, it also comes with a carry bag housing all the components.

Learn how to quickly set up your Moth Trap with our video guide below!

Moth Trap Video.


Our Findings

NHBS colleagues Oli and Dan recently took our moth trap into their gardens and caught a beautiful range of species, including a Buff Tip, Peach Blossom and Scorched Carpet.9 different species of moth caught by Oli Haines in Devon.


Additional Kits

Our moth trap is also available in two kits:

Moth Trap Starter Kit

The Starter Kit includes the trap and all its components, as well as three 60ml collecting pots, perfect for holding specimens, and a copy of the Concise Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland to aid successful species identification.

 

Moth Trap with Inverter Kit

The NHBS Moth Trap with Inverter Kit comes with an inverter and waterproof battery enclosure, giving you the flexibility to use the trap in any location without having to rely on mains electricity.

 


Common Marbled Carpet.

Find out more and order your trap today at nhbs.com

If you have any questions about our Moth Trap or would like some advice on the right product for you then please contact us via email at customer.services@nhbs.com or phone on 01803 865913.