Insect collector

Abstract

To provide an insect collector that can diffuse the odor of bait to the outside while preventing the bait from missing.SOLUTION: An insect collector includes: a casing 104 including one or more vent holes 104AA in respective side faces oriented in different directions and having a predetermined space inside thereof; one or more cylindrical members 106 fitted to the casing 104 and enabling ventilation between the inside and the outside of the casing 104 separating from the one or more vent holes 104AA; and a first basket 108 stored in the casing 104 and disposed in an end direction of the cylindrical member 106 to hold a bait RF to generate an odor for attracting insects. An inner diameter D2 of a lower end 106B of the cylindrical member 106 is larger than the minimum outer shape of an insect to be a collecting object, and also is smaller than an outer shape of the insect when the insect spreads the wings. An inner diameter D1 of an upper end 106A of the cylindrical member 106 is larger than the inner diameter D2 of the lower end 106B.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an insect trap. [Background technology]

[0002] In the past, capturing insects such as rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles generally required visiting trees that produce a lot of sap, which the insects love. However, it was difficult to conveniently visit a tree when the insects were gathering there, so the collector HM had to rely on his or her intuition to decide the time and head to the capture location.

[0003] Therefore, an insect collector such as that shown in Patent Document 1 has been proposed. With this insect collector, an odor scattering bag containing artificial sap (bait RF) is left exposed. This insect collector is configured so that when insects that gather toward the odor scattering bag try to grab onto a location near the odor scattering bag, they are unable to cling to the nearby location and fall into a container located below, making it difficult for them to escape. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6572408 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, according to Patent Document 1, because the odor dispersion bags are exposed, insects that attach directly to the odor dispersion bags can fly away from the odor dispersion bags, which can result in the insects escaping. Also, because the odor dispersion bags are exposed, there is a risk that the odor dispersion bags may be lost, and once the odor dispersion bags are lost, it may become difficult to capture insects thereafter.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an insect trap that can diffuse the smell of the bait to the outside while preventing the bait from being lost. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention solves the above problem by comprising a casing having one or more ventilation holes on each of its sides facing in different directions and having a predetermined space inside, one or more cylindrical members attached to the casing and allowing ventilation between the inside and outside of the casing separately from the one or more ventilation holes, and a first basket housed in the casing and positioned toward the end of the cylindrical member, for holding bait that emits an odor that attracts insects, wherein the maximum inner diameter of the inner end of the casing of the cylindrical member is larger than the smallest outer diameter of the insect to be trapped and smaller than the outer diameter of the insect with its wings spread, and the maximum inner diameter of the outer end of the casing of the cylindrical member is larger than the maximum inner diameter of the inner end of the casing.

[0008] The present invention includes a casing with one or more ventilation holes on each side facing in a different direction and a predetermined internal space, and a first basket housed in the casing and holding bait that emits an odor that attracts insects. The bait is inside the casing and held in the first basket, allowing the odor of the bait to diffuse through the ventilation holes. This allows insects to be easily attracted to the insect trap. When the insects come across the bait, they are already inside the casing and are therefore trapped.

[0009] Furthermore, the maximum inner diameter of the inner end of the casing of the cylindrical member is larger than the minimum outer diameter of the insect to be trapped, but smaller than the outer diameter of the insect with its wings spread. The maximum inner diameter of the outer end of the casing of the cylindrical member is larger than the maximum inner diameter of the inner end of the casing. This allows insects to easily enter the inside of the cylindrical member from the outside of the casing. When an insect flies into the inside of the cylindrical member and attempts to pass through the cylindrical member, its wings collide with the inside of the cylindrical member, and the insect is trapped inside the casing. Furthermore, when an insect attempts to fly out of the casing, it comes into contact with the cylindrical member with its wings spread, making it difficult for it to escape from the casing. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an insect collector that can diffuse the smell of the bait to the outside while preventing the bait from being lost. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an insect trap according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] Schematic top view of the insect trap shown in Figure 1 [Figure 3] Schematic bottom view of the insect trap shown in Figure 1 [Figure 4] Schematic side view of the insect trap shown in Figure 1 [Figure 5] A diagram showing the second basket, a component of the insect collector in Figure 1 (front schematic view (A), one side schematic view (B), the remaining side schematic view (C), and bottom schematic view (D)). [Figure 6] Flow diagram showing the steps from assembling to installing the insect trap shown in Figure 1 [Figure 7] Flow diagram showing the procedure from collection to disassembly of the insect trap in Figure 1 [Figure 8] A top view of the insect trap in Figure 1 showing the state of food [Figure 9] Schematic diagram showing the insect trap in Figure 1 after disassembly and storage. [Figure 10]Schematic diagram showing the insect collector in Figure 1 when it is installed at a specified height ((A) shows the main body placed on the ground, and (B) shows the main body placed in the specified position). [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a top view of an example of an insect trap according to a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] An example of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.

[0013] First, the general configuration of insect collector 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG.

[0014] Insect collector 100 is made of plastic or the like, and includes a main body 102, a vinyl rope VT, and a weight WT, as shown in Fig. 1. Main body 102 includes a casing 104, a cylindrical member 106, and a first basket 108. As shown in Fig. 1, casing 104 is formed by connecting two second baskets 104A shown in Figs. 5(A) to (D) facing each other.

[0015] In this embodiment, the insects targeted are primarily stag beetles such as the giant stag beetle, the miyama stag beetle, the sawtooth stag beetle, and the small stag beetle, as well as rhinoceros beetles. These insects use their scent to locate the bait RF, reach the location where it is, and eat it. Therefore, in order to capture a large number of these insects, it is desirable to widely diffuse the scent of the bait RF. For this reason, it is considered preferable to install the main body 102 in a high place where insects can fly to it.

[0016] Next, the components of insect trap 100 will be described in detail.

[0017] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, casing 104 has one or more ventilation holes 104AA on each of its side surfaces facing in different directions, and has a predetermined space inside. As described above, casing 104 is configured by connecting two second baskets 104A shown in Figures 5(A) to (D) facing each other, as shown in Figure 1. The two second baskets 104A are connected by connecting two connecting holes 104AB (see Figures 2 and 3) provided in the second baskets 104A with a resin cable tie KB (the ventilation holes 104AA may be used instead of the connecting holes 104AB. Also, instead of the cable tie KB, a string-like hook-and-loop fastener, a simple wire, a string, a cable tie clip, or the like may be used for connection).

[0018] 5(A) to 5(D), second basket 104A is a resin basket made of PP or the like and provided with a large number of mesh-like ventilation holes 104AA. Specifically, second basket 104A has a large number of ventilation holes 104AA, each measuring several millimeters square, on each of its four side surfaces, no ventilation holes 104AA on its bottom surface 104B, and is generally rectangular in top view (second basket 104A has, for example, long sides of approximately 30 cm, short sides of approximately 10 to 15 cm, and a height of approximately 10 to 15 cm). Of course, a large number of ventilation holes may also be provided on the bottom surface of the second basket.

[0019] 5(A) to 5(C), the second basket 104A has four slightly inclined side surfaces, and the area of ​​the bottom surface 104B is smaller than the area defined by the upper end portion 104C. This allows multiple second baskets 104A to be stacked one on top of the other so that most of the baskets are housed inside one another. At the same time, when the casing 104 is formed by joining the upper ends 104C of two second baskets 104A together, the air vents 104AA can be seen from any direction, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 (i.e., one or more air vents 104AA can be seen from any direction when the casing 104 is viewed).

[0020] 1, a mounting hole 104AC is provided on a side surface of the second basket 104A, which is located on the upper side in the Z direction of the casing 104, so that the lower end portion 106B of the tubular member 106 can be inserted all the way into the mounting hole 104AC, as shown in FIG. 5(C). When the tubular member 106 is attached to the casing 104, as shown in FIG. 1, the tubular member 106 is connected to the second basket 104A at one or more points by a cable tie KB so as to prevent the tubular member 106 from falling off the casing 104. When disconnecting the second baskets 104A from each other and the second basket 104A from the tubular member 106, the cable tie KB is separated using a hand tool for cutting, such as nippers (i.e., the tubular member 106 is configured to be detachable from the casing 104).

[0021] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, two tubular members 106 are attached to the casing 104, allowing ventilation between the inside and outside of the casing 104, in addition to the one or more ventilation holes 104AA. The tubular members 106 are made of transparent resin. The inner surface of the tubular member 106 is smooth and glossy overall, with no steps. The tubular member 106 can be made by hollowing out the bottom of a cup or the like made of a hard, transparent plastic such as PET. As shown in FIG. 2, the tubular member 106 has a circular cross section, with the inner diameter (maximum inner diameter) D1 of the upper end (casing outer end) 106A being larger than the inner diameter (maximum inner diameter) D2 of the lower end (casing inner end) 106B. Specifically, the inner diameter D2 of the lower end 106B of the cylindrical member 106 is larger than the minimum outer diameter of the insect to be collected and smaller than the outer diameter of the insect when it spreads its wings, and the inner diameter D1 of the upper end 106A of the cylindrical member 106 is larger than the inner diameter D2 of the lower end 106B of the cylindrical member 106. In this embodiment, the inner diameters D1 and D2 of the cylindrical member 106 are less than 10 cm and less than 8 cm, respectively, and the distance from the upper end 106A to the lower end 106B of the cylindrical member 106 is less than 15 cm. In other words, this embodiment makes it possible to reliably collect insects whose outer diameter when their wings are spread is equal to or greater than the inner diameter D2. Note that, because insects in this embodiment have difficulty taking off from narrow spaces, it is possible to collect many insects whose outer diameter when their wings are spread is less than the inner diameter D2.

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the first basket 108 is housed in the casing 104 and disposed toward the end of the cylindrical member 106. The first basket 108 is a member for holding bait RF that generates an odor that attracts insects (note that the end direction is the axial direction of the cylindrical member 106, i.e., the Z direction in FIG. 1). The first basket 108 has a configuration substantially identical to that of the second basket 104A. That is, the first basket 108 also does not have a through-hole 108AA (corresponding to the ventilation hole 104AA of the second basket 104A) in the bottom surface 108B, but has through-holes 108AA only in the side surfaces. However, the first basket 108 is smaller than the second basket 104A, yet is large enough to house the cylindrical member 106 (for example, the first basket 108 has long sides of approximately 20 cm, short sides and a height of approximately 10 cm, and the cylindrical member 106 is housed inside the upper end 108A). In this embodiment, the first basket 108 is stored without being fixed to the casing 104, but it may be fixed with a cable tie KB or the like. Note that, in some cases, a drain hole may be provided in the bottom surface of the first basket.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 8, the RF bait is placed inside the first basket 108. The RF bait is preferably one that contains a lot of acetic acid and alcohol and emits a fermented odor. For example, unpeeled bananas can be soaked in shochu or other alcoholic beverages and left to ferment in a bag (pineapple, or simple alcohol or acetic acid, can be used instead of bananas). The more fermented the RF bait, the better. For this reason, yeast or yogurt can be used to promote fermentation. Since the RF bait is highly fermented, it is easily separated. For this reason, the RF bait is packaged in a net (such as a stocking or garbage disposal net) NT to prevent insects from separating the RF bait when they enter the casing 104 from the cylindrical member 106 and eat it (i.e., the RF bait is packaged in the net NT inside the first basket 108).

[0024] The vinyl rope VT has a predetermined length that allows it to be connected to the casing 104 of the main body 102. The vinyl rope VT is used to install the main body 102 at a height of about 5 to 10 meters above the ground. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 10(A), the vinyl rope VT needs to be about twice as long as the height at which the main body 102 is to be installed. That is, the vinyl rope VT has a maximum length of, for example, 20 meters (it may be longer or shorter). A weight WT is attached to the tip of the vinyl rope VT. Because the vinyl rope VT has a smooth surface, there is little friction when the vinyl rope VT comes into contact with the branches of a tree WD, reducing the risk of it becoming tangled on the surface of the tree WD.

[0025] The vinyl rope VT is provided with scales M1 and M2 that indicate the length relative to the position of the main body 102. Therefore, as shown in Figure 10(A), the collector HM threads the vinyl rope VT through a branch and places the main body 102 on the ground, and then reads the scale M1. Next, as shown in Figure 10(B), the collector HM pulls the vinyl rope VT, raising the main body 102 to a predetermined height (for example, a height immediately adjacent to the branch), and reads the scale M2 at that time. Then, by calculating the difference between the scale M1 and the scale M2, the height of the main body 102 can be determined.

[0026] Next, the procedure from assembly to installation of insect collector 100 according to this embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIG.

[0027] First, the insect collector 100 in a disassembled state as shown in Figure 9 is carried to the vicinity of the location where insects are to be collected. Then, the first basket 108 is removed from the second basket 104A, and the second baskets 104A are separated from each other. Next, the cylindrical member 106 is removed from the first basket 108. Then, the cylindrical members 106 are separated from each other. Next, the bait RF is removed from a separate bait bag, wrapped in a net NT, and placed in the first basket 108 (Figure 6, step S2).

[0028] Next, the first basket 108 is placed inside the two second baskets 104A to create the casing 104 (FIG. 6, step S4). That is, one side of the two second baskets 104A is connected with a cable tie KB, and the first basket 108 containing the bait RF is placed between the two second baskets 104A. Then, the other side of the two second baskets 104A is connected with a cable tie KB, and the upper ends 104C are abutted against each other to create the casing 104.

[0029] Next, the tubular member 106 is attached to the casing 104. The lower end portions 106B of the tubular member 106 are inserted into the attachment holes 104AC, and the tubular member 106 and the casing 104 are connected with the binding bands KB (FIG. 6, step S6).

[0030] Then, the main body 102 is placed in a predetermined location (FIG. 6, step S8). For example, if the main body 102 is to be placed in a high location, the main body 102 is placed (hanged) at an appropriate height using the procedure shown in FIGS. 10(A) and 10(B) using a vinyl rope VT attached to the main body 102 and a weight WT attached to the end of the rope. Alternatively, when placing the main body 102 on the trunk of a tree WD within reach of the collector HM, the main body 102 is tied to the tree WD with, for example, the vinyl rope VT. Alternatively, since insects may crawl to eat the bait RF, the main body 102 is placed so that the side of the main body 102 is in contact with the ground. In this case, the first basket 108 is placed facing upward, rotated 90 degrees from the state shown in FIG. 1, and the bottom surface 108B of the first basket 108 is always placed on the ground side.

[0031] It should be noted that the bait RF usually does not have a strong fermented odor when the main body 102 is installed, so it is preferable to leave it as it is for about 4 or 5 days.

[0032] Next, the procedure from collection to disassembly of insect collector 100 of this embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIG.

[0033] First, the main body 102 is collected from the place where it was installed (FIG. 7, step S12). If any living creatures that may be harmful to the collector HM, such as bees, have been captured at this time, they are released or disposed of.

[0034] Next, the cylindrical member 106 is separated from the casing 104 (FIG. 7, step S14). When separating, the binding band KB is cut with nippers or the like, and the cylindrical member 106 is pulled out from the casing 104. Then, as many captured insects as possible are transferred to a separately prepared insect cage or the like.

[0035] Next, the casing 104 is disassembled (FIG. 7, step S16). Specifically, the cable ties KB connecting the two second baskets 104A on the side where the mounting holes 104AC are located are cut with nippers or the like, the casing 104 is opened, and the first basket 108 is removed. Then, the remaining cable ties KB connecting the two second baskets 104A are cut with nippers or the like. At this time, any insects still remaining inside the casing 104 are moved to a separately prepared insect cage or the like.

[0036] Next, the bait RF in the first basket 108 is disposed of (FIG. 7, step S18). Basically, the bait RF is stored in a separate storage bag for bait RF to prevent odors from leaking and is then taken home, except in cases where there is absolutely no risk of a public health problem. Then, the first basket 108, the second basket 104A, and the cylindrical member 106 are cleaned to the extent that they can be taken home, depending on the situation. The cut cable ties KB are also collected and taken home.

[0037] Then, the first basket 108 and the tubular member 106 are stored in the second basket 104A (FIG. 7, step S20). Specifically, the two second baskets 104A are stacked on top of each other, and the first basket 108 is placed inside them. Then, the two tubular members 106 are placed in a stacked state inside the first basket 108. If necessary, these, along with the vinyl rope VT and the sinker WT (if the sinker WT is a stone or the like that was in the location, it is returned to that location), are placed in an easy-to-carry bag and transported.

[0038] As described above, this embodiment includes a casing 104 having one or more ventilation holes 104AA on each of its sides facing in different directions and a predetermined space therein, and a first basket 108 that is housed in the casing 104 and holds bait RF that generates an odor that attracts insects. That is, while the bait FR is inside the casing 104 and held in the first basket 108, the odor of the bait RF can be diffused through the ventilation holes 104AA. This makes it possible to easily attract insects to the insect trap 100. When the insects come across the bait RF, they are already inside the casing 104 and are therefore trapped.

[0039] In this embodiment, the maximum inner diameter (inner diameter D2) of the casing inner end (lower end 106B) of the cylindrical member 106 is larger than the minimum outer diameter of the insect to be collected and smaller than the outer diameter of the insect with its wings spread. The maximum inner diameter (inner diameter D1) of the casing outer end (upper end 106A) is larger than the maximum inner diameter (inner diameter D2) of the casing inner end (lower end 106B). This allows insects to easily enter the cylindrical member 106 from the outside of the casing 104. When an insect flies into the cylindrical member 106 and tries to pass through the cylindrical member 106, its wings collide with the inside of the cylindrical member 106, and the insect is retracted into the casing 104. Furthermore, when an insect tries to fly out of the casing 104 with its wings spread, it comes into contact with the cylindrical member 106, making it difficult for the insect to escape from the casing 104.

[0040] In this embodiment, one or more ventilation holes 104AA are visible when viewing the casing 104 from any direction. This allows the odor of the bait RF to be dissipated in all directions from the main body 102, attracting insects from all directions. Furthermore, insects can easily hook their legs into the ventilation holes 104AA, allowing them to move from the front, back, up, down, left, and right within the casing 104 and maintain a reasonable distance from one another. This allows many insects to be trapped inside the casing 104 for a certain period of time. Furthermore, the casing 104, which is formed by the second basket 104A, does not have any areas where water can accumulate, preventing insects from becoming submerged in water and becoming weak and dying. However, this is not a limitation, and the ventilation holes may be visible from only one direction.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the main body 102 is made entirely of plastic. This allows the main body 102 to be lightweight and low-cost. However, without being limited to this, the first basket and the second basket may be made of woven bamboo or wire mesh.

[0042] Also, in this embodiment, the cylindrical member 106 is made of a transparent resin. This allows the condition of the main body 102 to be visually determined, and for example, if there is a creature inside that may be harmful to the collector HM (for example, a snake, centipede, bee, etc.), it is possible to check in advance and take measures before collecting the main body 102. At the same time, the main body 102 can be made light and easy to carry. Furthermore, since it is difficult for insects to hook their legs and attach themselves to the inner surface of the cylindrical member 106, when an insect comes into contact with the inside of the cylindrical member 106, it is possible for the insect to drop reliably into the casing 104 and be stored therein. However, this is not limiting, and the cylindrical member does not have to be transparent or made of resin.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the casing 104 is configured by connecting two second baskets 104A facing each other, the cylindrical member 106 is detachable from the casing 104, and the first basket 108 is sized to accommodate the cylindrical member 106. That is, the main body 102 can be disassembled and stored as shown in FIG. 9 , making the main body 102 compact and easy to carry. Therefore, even when multiple main bodies 102 are simultaneously placed in multiple locations, the insect trap 100 can be transported and set up very easily. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the casing does not have to be configured by connecting two identical second baskets facing each other, the cylindrical members may be fixed to the casing, or the first basket does not have to be sized to accommodate the cylindrical members.

[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first basket 108 does not have through-holes 108AA on the bottom surface, but only on the side surfaces. In other words, there is little possibility that the bait RF will be exposed to the outside of the casing 104, and insects cannot eat the bait RF, particularly from the bottom surface of the casing 104. This makes the bait RF less likely to crumble and allows the bait RF to last longer. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent situations where insects that have eaten the bait RF cannot be captured. However, this is not limited to this, and the first basket may also have through-holes on the bottom surface.

[0045] This embodiment also includes a vinyl rope VT having a predetermined length connected to the casing 104 and a sinker WT attached to the tip of the vinyl rope VT. Therefore, when installing the main body 102 at a high location, simply throwing the sinker WT so that it clears the branches of the tree WD where the main body 102 is to be installed allows the main body 102 to be installed at that height. Furthermore, the use of the vinyl rope VT allows the main body 102 to be raised and lowered smoothly. Using this method simplifies preparation and reduces the physical effort required for installation compared to the conventional method (attaching a hook to the tip of a long pole, hanging the main body with the hook from it, and then hooking the hook attached to the main body onto the branch of the tree WD). However, the present invention is not limited to this method, and other slippery ropes may be used instead of the vinyl rope VT. Of course, ropes made of other materials may also be used. In fact, the main body may be installed using the conventional method without using the rope and sinker WT.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the vinyl rope VT is further provided with scales M1 and M2 that indicate the length relative to the position of the main body 102. Therefore, the height of the main body 102 can be controlled by installing the main body 102 according to the procedure shown in Figures 10(A) and (B). This makes it possible to easily obtain academic data, such as quantitatively determining the number of insects captured when the main body 102 is installed at different heights (or when the installation height is the same). However, this is not limiting, and the vinyl rope VT does not necessarily have to be provided with scales M1 and M2.

[0047] In this embodiment, the bait RF is packaged in a net NT inside the first basket 108. This prevents the bait RF from falling apart and drying out even when it comes into direct contact with insects, and as a result, the bait RF can maintain its attractiveness to insects (amount, smell, etc.) for a long period of time. However, this is not limiting, and the bait RF may be placed exposed in the first basket.

[0048] Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide an insect collector 100 that can diffuse the smell of the bait RF to the outside while preventing the bait RF from being lost.

[0049] Although the present invention has been described using the first embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment. In other words, it goes without saying that improvements and design changes are possible within the scope of the present invention.

[0050] For example, in the first embodiment, a large number of ventilation holes 104AA are provided in the casing 104, but no element for actively diffusing odors is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 11, an electric fan EF may be attached to the main body 102. Note that, since the second embodiment simply adds an electric fan EF, all of the reference numerals are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[0051] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the insect collector 100 is equipped with an electric fan EF that can diffuse odors inside the first basket 108 through at least some of the one or more ventilation holes 104AA (the electric fan EF is battery-powered and attached to the casing 104 with cable ties KB). This makes it possible to increase the number of insects collected in places where there is little wind and to quickly diffuse the odor of the bait RF.

[0052] In the above embodiment, second basket 104A constituting casing 104 is substantially rectangular in top view, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second basket may be circular (or elliptical, polygonal, etc.) in top view and semicircular in side view. That is, in the above embodiment, the casing 104 is substantially rectangular in shape, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be spherical or another polyhedral shape. That is, the casing may have one or more air holes on each side facing in different directions and have a predetermined space inside (such as a space for storing part of a cylindrical member and the first basket).

[0053] In addition, in the above embodiment, two cylindrical members 106 each having a circular cross section are used, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the cross section may be polygonal, and the number of cylindrical members may be one, or three or more. [Industrial Applicability]

[0054] The present invention can be used to capture insects, mainly targeting stag beetles such as Dorcus stag beetles, Miyama stag beetles, Sawtooth stag beetles, and Oriental stag beetles, as well as rhinoceros beetles. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 100...Insect collector 102...Main unit 104...Casing 104A...2nd basket 104AA...vent hole 104AB…Connection hole 104AC...Mounting hole 104B, 108B...Bottom 104C, 106A, 108A...Top end 106...Cylindrical member 106B…Lower end 108...1st basket 108AA...Through hole D1, D2…Inner diameter EF...electric fan HM…Collector KB…Cable ties M1, M2...scale NT…Net RF…Bait VT...vinyl rope WD…tree WT…weight

Claims

1. a casing having one or more ventilation holes on each of its side surfaces in different directions and having a predetermined space therein; one or more tubular members attached to the casing, allowing ventilation between the inside and outside of the casing separately from the one or more ventilation holes; a first basket housed in the casing and positioned toward the end of the cylindrical member, the first basket holding bait that generates an odor that attracts insects; the maximum inner diameter of the inner end of the casing of the cylindrical member is larger than the minimum outer diameter of the insect to be trapped and smaller than the outer diameter of the insect when it spreads its wings; The maximum inner diameter of the outer end of the casing of the cylindrical member is larger than the maximum inner diameter of the inner end of the casing. An insect trap characterized by:

2. In claim 1, An insect trap characterized in that the one or more air holes are visible when the casing is viewed from any direction.

3. In claim 1, The insect trap is characterized in that the cylindrical member is made of transparent resin.

4. In claim 1, An insect collector characterized in that the casing is constructed by connecting two second baskets facing each other, the cylindrical member is detachable from the casing, and the first basket is sized to accommodate the cylindrical member.

5. In claim 1, further comprising: An insect trap characterized by comprising an electric fan capable of diffusing odors inside the basket through at least some of the one or more ventilation holes.

6. In claim 1, An insect trap characterized in that the first basket does not have through holes in its bottom surface, but has through holes only in its side surfaces.

7. In claim 1, further comprising: An insect trap comprising: a vinyl rope having a predetermined length connected to the casing; and a weight attached to the tip of the vinyl rope.

8. In claim 7, further comprising: An insect trap characterized in that the vinyl rope is provided with a scale indicating the length based on the position of the main body.

9. In claim 1, An insect trap characterized in that the bait is packaged in a net inside the first basket.

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