The Adult Mayfly Updraft Blacklight (UV) Trap Model 3519 was developed for the capture of adult mayflies (Ephemeroptera) using a four-watt blue-blacklight (UV).  The three-inch diameter intake of the trap is at the lower end of the collection chamber and just above the blacklight tube.  The design is such that the insects do not go through the aspiration fan which is located at the top of the unit under the rain shield.

Design Characteristics

The trap comes complete with two collection chambers and power cord.  The second chamber is shown to the left of the trap and consists of a union (bottom) fitted with a stainless steel fine mesh screen; this union attaches to the upper fan unit with a red thumbscrew.  Inserted below the union is a a 6.5-inch long 3” ID tube fitted with an inverted stainless screen (shown) and a plastic white cap used to prevent specimen loss while transporting the chamber back to the lab for processing.  The two collection chambers supplied with this unit permit once-a-day trap tending.

The bottom, intake end, of the Model 3519 collection chamber showing the inverted stainless steel screen cone and the removable blacklight tube assembly.

When changing chambers, the supporting stainless steel band with UV tube is slipped off and slipped onto the second chamber.

Included Items

The Adult Mayfly Updraft Blacklight (UV) Trap Model 3519 includes:

• Trap
• Power Cable
• Two Collection Chambers
• Instructions

Requirements

• The trap draw is 0.50 Amps/hour at 12 volts.
• Requires a 12 volt, 10 amp DC battery. See the options below or the batteries and chargers product page for more information.

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