Terrestrial insects are the most diverse group of animals and contribute significantly to biodiversity. Sampling using light traps is commonly used in studies of insect biodiversity. A wide variety of light traps of various designs are used. Over the past forty years, numerous light sources have been used to study the photoresponse of various insect species. However, not all light sources have been effective in attracting and collecting all nocturnal insect species in a given habitat. There are many factors that influence the success of light traps. Environmental conditions, trap design, height of the light source, radius of attraction of the light source, surrounding man-made light sources, wavelength, intensity of the light source, timing and duration of the light trap all affect the success of light traps. Therefore, we present an exclusive review of a light trap in a single-window system.

Insects, trap, light wave, environment, night image, radiation, atmosphere, voltage, mesh, light source.

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