Differential Capture Modalities of Insect Traps Produce Contrasting Biodiversity Patterns
Thomas P. Franzem, Sophia Carmichael, Drew A. Davis, Katherine McNamara Manning, Christie A. Bahlai
The paper compares biodiversity patterns from three insect trapping methods across two habitats, finding that trap types produce different richness, abundance, and composition due to varying capture ranges and habitat interactions.
bioRxiv · Sep 17, 2025 · PreprintEcology