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    • Students with Heath trap, a portable light for collecting moths
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 12 September 2017 Size: 8.8 MB Referencing Hub media

    The Heath trap is a portable light used for collecting moths. As moths fly towards the light, the fins deflect moths into the base, where they settle amongst cardboard.

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      Nocturnal adaptations of moths

      Moths make up the third most diverse insect group in New Zealand, and their day/night habits are also diverse. While most moths are nocturnal (active at night), others are diurnal (active during ...

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