Assess arthropod species richness, abundance, and size distribution.
- Trap setup
- Install Malaise traps at each site, ensuring they are positioned to capture flying insects effectively.
- Sample handling
- Store samples in ethanol within Nalgene bottles and divide them into two-size fractions using sieves.
- Metabarcoding
- Send samples for DNA barcoding to identify species present, using the COI marker to aid in species identification and abundance estimation.
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