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The influence of moonlight on catches of insects in light-traps in Africa. Part I. The moon and moonlight

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

John Bowden
John Bowden
Affiliation:
Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden, Herts, England
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Abstract

An account is presented of the distribution and amounts of moonlight in latitudes near the equator. This includes a Table on the amount of moonlight for each hour of the night throughout a standard lunar cycle, applicable to any locality between 10°N and 10°S, and a Table of standard groups of moon phase which can be used at any locality irrespective of latitude. The construction of these Tables is described in detail and their use briefly discussed. A method is described which enables light-trap catch records to be arranged for analysis directly against moon phase.

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Research Paper
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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 63 , Issue 1 , August 1973 , pp. 113 - 128
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1973

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