Malaise Trap Head (UC Berkeley)

thingiverse

3D Printed Malaise Trap Head printed in PLA has been extensively tested under field conditions for entomologists' use in sampling a wide range of insects and other applications, both in the field and laboratory settings. This trap fits snugly into a 4" PVC coupler socket, positioned above a screen to efficiently push insects up into the trap. The trap also contains a reservoir for chemical agents that can be sealed with a rubber stopper. Users are encouraged to experiment with and modify the design to suit their specific needs. Designed in collaboration between Kipling Will, Director of the Essig Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Berkeley, CA, and Ian Steplowski, an accomplished 3D Artist and hobbyist. A full research paper on this project will be available via UC Berkeley in 2016. Enjoy experimenting! Printer Settings: MakerBot printer brand was used to print the design. The specific model used was a MakerBot Replicator 2 with medium resolution set at 200. No rafts or supports were needed for this print job, and an infill percentage of 15% was sufficient. Notes: A translucent filament is highly recommended as it helps encourage insects to fly up towards the light.