Abstract: The proposed apparatus, which functions to capture insects for research purposes, incorporates a mesh platform used to gather insects, at least one funnel used to direct insects to the mesh platform, a fan positioned at the base of the apparatus to create a down draft in the air flow which forces insects to gather on the mesh platform. A camera placed above the mesh platform and funnel to collect images of the insects on the mesh platform.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 15, 2022
Publication date:
August 31, 2023
Applicant:
VecTech LLC
Inventors:
Jewell Brey, Adam Goodwin, Tristan Ford, Sanket Padmanabhan, Bala Sudhakar, George Constantine, Margaret Glancey