av John Strand | sep 4, 2020 | Management of CW
The collection of arthropods is done for 2020! The season has been very rewarding, with more than 550 samples collected between the 75 total wetlands in Halland and Uppland.
av John Strand | aug 30, 2020 | Management of CW
When doing sampling close to livestock, you always have to anticipate setbacks. The cattle at this location close to Båstad on the border between Halland and Skåne, showed a particular interest in trampling the Malaise trap, twice!
av John Strand | aug 24, 2020 | Management of CW
The last collection of the year in Halland is now on the way with Malaise trapping and suction sampling. Just east of Halmstad, close to Årnarp we found this Wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) which is a rather recent immigrant to Sweden.
av John Strand | aug 10, 2020 | Management of CW
In Uppland we are also collecting spiders for gut content analyses. The process is similar to that of the suction sampling, only we are using an InsectaZooka and exchangeable collection socks to minimize the cross-contamination risks, as well as cleaning the equipment...
av John Strand | aug 4, 2020 | Management of CW
The third and last leg of collection is on the way, with Malaise-, and pitfall trapping, as well as with suction sampling in both Uppland and Halland. Seen here is the pitfall trap that measures 7cm in diameter and 6.5cm deep, and is filled with soapy water; mounted...
av John Strand | jun 30, 2020 | Management of CW
The second collection, with more Malaise-trapping in both Uppland and Halland is now in action. After the hot-streak during the midsummer week, we hope to find plenty of insects around the wetlands. This picture is taken at Hemmesta sjöäng, a reconstructed wetland...
