Anglian Lepidopterist Supplies- Moth Traps, Moth Bulbs, Butterfly Nets.

Also check out our services page for details of training courses (survey techniques, trapping, dissection) and survey details.

To download a printable order form click here for a word document and here for a pdf file.

We can supply a full range of MV electrics, either as individual components, as kits which include all components, a wiring diagram, and a guide to wiring, or as complete boxed units (view details ). The 15W actinic tube is similar to a standard MV bulb in UV emission characteristics but emits a fraction of the visible light of a standard 125w bulb, this makes it ideal for trapping in gardens where the brightness of the standard bulb can be a problem with neighbours. The MBTF blended bulb requires no control gear and can be connected directly to the power supply although comparative catches with a 125w MV bulb suggest it is not as effective.

We can supply traps in a variety of formats. DIY kits include the relevant electric kit together with plans and instructions for building your own trap and represent the cheapest way of starting moth trapping. We can also supply ready built traps constructed from top quality materials and professionally finished.

Our Skinner is 45cm square and 35cm high and is constructed from exterior ply, and varnished for extra durability. The trap comes without electrics, and you will need to choose the relevant electric kit from our list (the standard moth trap works from a 125w MV bulb). For personal safety we recommend an earth leakage trip be fitted. (SK14). The ALS 15w actinic trap is ideal for trapping in built up areas where neighbours can be a problem. It will fit onto the existing light board of our Skinner trap, so making purchase of only the relevant electrics necessary if you already own one! It is also available as a portable model with light sensor switch and will run from a 7amp hour battery (2.6kg) with excellent results, phone for further details. For going mobile we have a new carrying bag -great to use with the Skinner Trap.

Our 'Robinson type' Moth Trap is a top of the range trap made from polypropylene. The units will stack inside one another for maximum portability. They have a better holding capacity than the Skinner Moth Trap. Supplied complete with electrics and rain gaurd.

The 15w 'Heath type' Moth Trap is made from durable light weigh polypropylene. It is very durable, very easy to assemble. A mains or portable unit is available. See Going mobile

The ALS Suitcase Trap is the ideal trap to keep all your equipment together during transportation. The trap collapses down and holds the control box, bulb and egg cartons all together. Ideal for holidays. Nothing gets lost - available as MV or 15W versions.

For further information please phone. We can offer both professional and beginner traps and kits to suite your pocket! The trap and kit containing the control box is a watertight (IP56) box with all the relevant electrical wiring. The choke on its own is not watertight but is easily wired up. For further details phone either 01263 862068 or 01606 783371 for friendly advice.

The New Twin 30W Actinic Robinson Moth Trap and the twin 30W electrics on a Skinner Moth Trap

All our 15w actinic traps and 125w traps with control boxes are fully waterproof.

SK01	DIY 125W Trap Kit (inc. bulb, bulb holder and choke). This item is NOT wired or waterproof but offers a cheap starting point. Electrics only	37-50
SK02	DIY 125W Trap Kit (inc. bulb, bulb holder and control box). Electrics only	67-50
SK03	DIY 80W Trap Kit (inc. bulb, bulb holder and choke) Electrics only	35-00
SK04	DIY 80W Trap Kit (inc. bulb, bulb holder and control box) Electrics only	62-50
SK04a	DIY twin 30W actinic system. Two 30W tubes plus mains control box and tube clips	90-00
SK05	Ready built Skinner Moth Trap (no electrics)	60-00
SK06	Skinner Moth Trap including choke, bulb holder + bulb. This item is NOT wired or waterproof but is the cheapest option for starting.	95-00
SK07	Skinner Moth Trap including control box, bulb holder + bulb. Fully wired and waterproof	115-00
SK07a	SK07 Moth Trap as above + Waring's Field Guide (MS17) + pots (2 packs of ST06b, 5 ST07 and 5 ST08a) + net (MN01) in either white or black. The COMPLETE kit to get you started. List price 171-50.	165-00
SK08	Plans for DIY Skinner Moth Trap	1-00
SK09	ALS 15w actinic Skinner Moth Trap, mains unit (trap and all electrics)	110-00
SK09a	ALS twin 30W actinic skinner Moth Trap (mains only). 2x30W tubes + control box	140-00
SK10a	ALS 15w actinic Skinner Moth Trap portable model with in built light sensor (when it gets dark the trap comes on, and when it gets light it goes off automatically)	145-00
SK11	Spare 6w actinic tube for old style Heath trap	8-50
SK12	Spare 15w actinic tube for ALS traps	15-00
SK12a	Spare 11w actinic MAINS tube. This can ONLY be used with 11w MAINS units	10-00
SK12b	Spare 11w actinic PORTABLE tube. This can ONLY be used with 11w PORTABLE units	15-00
SK12c	Spare 30W actinic tube	15-00
SK13	Mains unit for the ALS 15W actinic (fully waterproof) traps	35-00
SK14a	Portable unit with light sensor for the ALS 15w actinic (phone for more information) See Going mobile	85-00
SK15	100m 3 core electric cable (cable only - no plugs or connectors)	34-00
SK16	50m 3 core electric cable (cable only - no plugs or connectors)	26-50
SK17	Earth leakage trib switch (RCD adapter)	12-50
SK18	Cable winders (will hold approx 100m of cable)	18-00
SK20	'Robinson type' Moth Trap. Polypropylene, round and stackable. Very robust. Complete with 125w electrics and rain gaurd	290-00
SK20a	Twin 30W Actinic Robinson Type Trap. As above but fitted with two 30W actinic tubes. Mains only	290-00
SK21	15w actinic 'Heath type' Trap. Polypropylene, weighs only 1.6kg with electrics. Mains Unit	120-00
SK22	15w actinic 'Heath type' Moth Trap. Polypropylene, weighs only 1.6kg with electrics. Portable Unit with in built light sensor (when it gets dark the trap comes on, and when it gets light it goes off automatically) See Going mobile	145-00
SK23	ALS Suitcase Trap 125w/80w version with all electric's and raingaurd	240-00
SK24	ALS Suitcase Trap 15w Actinic Mains. Complete with all electric's	220-00
SK25	ALS Suitcase Trap. 15w Actinic Portable. Complete with electric's.	250-00
SK26	Portable 15w Actinic Johnson Ranger Deluxe Trap	180-00

Going Mobile
If you want to trap at sites away from mains electricity we can supply a range of products to help at very attractive prices! TheHonda EU10i delivering 1000w is an exceptional model, weighing 13.5kg, and running for approx 8.3 hours powering upto five 125w traps, both run at only 58dB. The 7amp hour battery weighs only 2.6kg and will run the 15w actinic portable for 8 hours before re-charging. Details of batteries are available here.

GM04	Honda EU10i. Details are available here	Usual price 620-00 *Phone for latest offers*
GM05	7amp hour dry cell battery	25.00
GM06	Trickle charger for 7amp hour battery	30.00
GM07	12 amp hour battery	35.00
GM09	18 amp hour battery	50.00
GM10	Quick charger for 12/17 amp hour battery	50.00
GM11	Stephill Generator SHX1000. Details are available here	450.00

Dissection
We stock a wide range of dissection equipment. Microscopes are now listed seperately.

Items shown in black italics can be sent by special delivery at a cost of 7-50 per order.

DS05	50 Microscope slides	4-00
DS05a	19mm Diameter Ring Slides (Box of 10) click here for details	6-00
DS05b	Vinyl props. Bag of approx 100. 0.25mm, 0.50mm or 1.00mm (please state which) click here for details	1.50
DS06	200 Cover slips 18x18mm	6-00
DS06a	100 Round cover slips 13 and 19mm diameter available - state size when ordering	8-00
DS10	Fine tweezers	4-00
DS10a	Extra fine tweezers (precision Swiss made instrument). Ideal for micro lepidoptera	17-50
DS11	Fine tweezers (curved)	4-50
DS11a	Entomological Forceps	3-00
DS11b	Spring Forceps	4-00
DS12	Glass Petri Dish, 60mm	1-50
DS13a	Staining Block	2-50
DS14	Wooden handled seeker	0-80
DS15	Wooden handled needle	0-80
DS16	Rubber teat pipette	0-75
DS16a	Liquipipettes - long plastic pipettes	0-30
DS17	Dropping Bottle 50ml	4-50
DS18	50 Slide box	12-00
DS18a	Slide Cabinet	150-00
DS19	100 Slide Delux Wooden Box	25-00
DS19a	Slide Postal Box (holds 2 slides)	2-75
DS23	Balsam rods	1-50
DS24	Potassium Hydroxide 10% solution, 250ml	3-50
DS26	Isopropyl Alcohol, 250ml	3-50
DS27	Stains, state either saffron, fast green, chlorazol black, or mercurochrome (red) 15ml	2-50
DS28	Ethyl acetate 250ml	4-50
DS29	Relaxing fluid (Barbers Fluid) 50ml	3-00
DS30	Euparal, 15ml	6-00
DS31	Euparal, 100ml	34-00
DS32	Euparal Essence, 15ml	4-00
DS33	Euparal Essence, 100ml	20-00
DS34	Napthalene crystals, 27g	2-00
DS34a	Napthalene crystals, 500g	14-00
DS34b	Individual Camphor Cells (fill with Napthalene and pierce before use)	0-65
DS35	Ammonia 0.88 solution 250ml	3-50
DS36	Potassium Hydroxide pellets 500g	12-50
DS38	ALS Dissection Kit Click here for details	57-00
DS39	100ml Glacial Acetic Acid	3-50
DS40	500ml Glacial Acetic Acid	8-50
DS41	250ml Acetone	3.50
DS42	Vannas Scissors, Super Fine, Length: 8 cm Blades: straight 3 mm, Tips: 0.015 x 0.015 mm	Guide price 150-00 Please contact us for up to date price

Microscopes
ALS have many years experience dissecting macro and micro moths, microscopy and specimen preparation. Through this experience we can offer a wide range of professionally made microscopes for the lepidopterist, starting with the dissecting microscopes, which start with the Basic Monocular (AJ00) and range to the Binocular Turret Microscope (AJ05).

The dissecting microscope is the ideal starter microscope enabling the lepidopterist a wide field of view essential for the initial stages of a dissection and also giving a certain depth of field. The Turret microscope will focus to x40, which is ideal for all macrolepidoptera genitalia and most of the pyrallid and tortrix genitalia. All our dissecting microscopes are available with photographic attachments and the AJ03 and AJ05 are also available with CCTV adapters and wooden microscope cases.

For the lepidopterist wanting a higher magnification for viewing some of the smaller microlepidoptera genitalia such as the Coleophora and the Nepticulids, we can provide a range of Compound Microscopes. It is unlikely that the lepidopterist would want a higher magnification than x100 so we have our microscopes exclusively made specifically for our purposes, therefore cutting out some of the expensive higher powered objectives thus keeping the cost of our microscopes down and to an affordable level. Why pay for accessories you would not use.

ALS provide a range of high quality, high performance compound microscopes ranging from the monocular AJ06 to the binocular AJ08. All are a high quality design and finished to an excellent standard having photographic attachments and CCTV adapters available.

We have a small range of various display models on show for anyone wanting to view. For further information on any of our models or for viewing arrangements please e-mail us.

Friendly advice is always available, we are happy to discuss your requirements. Remember ALS run FREE dissecting courses

Shane Farrell (VC58 Macro Moth Recorder) write; 'Being very interested in photography of dissected moth structures (especially micros) I was often envious of the results obtained by others using the AJ08 bought from ALS. They could reproduce with a digital camera, features I could not even see down my microscopes. I decided to bite the bullet and invest in one. I can now see how they did it. With absolutely everything being adjustable, superb optics and stacked with features it is a fabulous piece of kit. For the price, it is great value for money.'

Entomological Cabinets
Our wooden cabinets (ES01 & ES02) are custom built to order, and hand finished to ensure the highest quality possible. Craftsmanship takes time, and orders are built on a first come, first served basis. Hence, delivery times for our cabinets will depend on the number of orders we have at the time you place an order. Please contact us to discuss delivery. We will be able to provide colour photographs to interested customers, please phone for further details. We also supply Entomological Cabinets in metal (ES05), as used by the Natural History Museum. These 20 drawer cabinets are built to a very high specification and have a lockable door with a seal to keep out any possible infestation and keeping the collection safe and secure. The trays are made with American Lime and are plastazote lined Waiting time for these are approximately three months.

ES01	Hill's 10 Drawer Cabinet click here for details	Guide price 1650-00
ES02	Hill's 15 Drawer Cabinet click here for details	Guide price 2150-00
ES05	20 drawer metal cabinet (446mm x 443mm x 57mm) Contact us for upto date prices	Guide price 2100-00

Display Boxes
Oak Display Boxes - plastzaote lined (10mm thick). DB01-DB07 are of 30mm internal depth. DB11-DB15 are 55mm internal depth. Note that the stated dimensions are internal for DB01-DB07 (which are accessed via the back of the box) and external for DB11-DB15 which are accessed via the front

DB01	120x120mm	10-00
DB02	170x120mm	11-00
DB03	228x170mm	13-00
DB04	250x200mm	14-00
DB05	300x250mm	15-00
DB06	350x250mm	17-00
DB07	400x300mm	19-00
DB11	16"x12"	32-50
DB12	18"x14"	35-00
DB13	18"x18"	40-00
DB14	20"x20"	45-00
DB15	20"x24"	47-50

All boards are made in cork with plywood backing and papered white. All boards are 35cm long.
Other groove and board widths are considered. Please contact us for details.

CB01	2mm groove width. 50mm total board width. Good for most micro moths.	5-50
CB02	5mm groove width. 80mm total board width. Good for larger micro and smaller macro moths.	7-50
CB03	8mm groove width. 110mm total board width. Good for larger macro moths.	9-75
CB04	Travelling pin board case	50-00

The CB04 Travelling pin board case with two boards fitted (pin-boards not included)

Oak sides, plywood top and bottom, plastazote lined. Note that dimensions given are external

SB01	17"x12"x4"	38-50
SB02	17"x12"x2.5"	33-00
SB33	Plastazote 10mm thick 1.0M sq	15-00

Pins
We have a full range of headless micro pins in packets of approx 100 for £2.00.

HK0725	7.0x0.25mm Points
HK1015	10.0x0.15mm NoA1
HK1215	12.5x0.15mm NoA2
HK1515	15.0x0.15mm NoA3
HK1525	15.0x0.25mm No00
HK1529	15.0x0.29mm No0
HK1532	15.0x0.32mm No1
HK1538	15.0x0.38mm No2
HK1545	15.0x0.45mm No3
HK1556	15.0x0.56mm No4
HK1571	15.0x0.71mm No5

Continental Pins (Stainless steel with brass heads) packs of approx 100 at £2-50 (for larger sizes please phone)

HK3856	38x0.56mm
HK3871	38x0.71mm
HK3371	33x0.71mm
HK2745	27x0.45mm

Setting Paper
Pack of 28 strips, 35cm long.

SP01	10mm	1-60
SP02	20mm	1-60
SP03	30mm	1-60
SP04	40mm	1-60

Transparent Envelopes
For storage of moth and butterfly specimens. Prices are per hundred.

TE01	4.5x6cm	4-40
TE02	5.5x7.5cm	4-65
TE03	6x10cm	5-35
TE04	8.5x12.5cm	6-30

Note that the two foot aluminium handles on our nets is detachable, leaving a compact 8 inch handle as shown in the photographs.

MN01	14" diameter net with 2' aluminium handle - available with either black or white bag	17-50
MN01a	18" diameter net with 2' aluminium handle - available with either black or white bag	19-50
MN01b	16" kite shaped net with 2' aluminium handle - available with either black or white bag	18-50
MN01c	12" Net with 18" wooden handle available in white only	10-00
MN02	Heavy Duty Sweep Net - 14" diameter D shaped net with 1 foot wooden handle	40-00
MN03	Open Bottom Rearing sleeve, 40" drop, 14" diameter - black or white	25-00
MN03a	Open Bottom Rearing sleeve, 26" drop, 16" diameter with three support rods. Black only	30-00
MN04	Hanging Rearing/Breeding Cages. 12" diameter, 16" drop. Black only	25-00
MN04a	Hanging Rearing/Breeding Cage. 12" diameter, 16" drop with support rods. Black only	30-00
MN07	Spare 14", 16" and 18" diameter net - available in black and white	7-50
MN08	Pocket spring net (30cms diameter when open) - available in black and white	16 -00
MN09	Malaise Trap. Ideal for trapping insects. Details available here	135-00
MN17	Pond-dipping Net. Wooden handle, 250mm frame (as used by the Environmental Agency)	48-50
MN17a	White Sample Trays (A4 Size) for examination of pond dipping captures	3-50
MN18	Spare net for MN17, 1mm mesh 0.3m deep	17-50

On the left our net demonstrating the 8 inch handle, on the right is our full net range.

Specimen Tubes
Glass tubes with push fit top: Pack of 10. We can offer a discount on orders of 100 or more. Please contact us for details.

ST01	50x10mm	2-60
ST02	50x14mm	2-85
ST03	50x19mm	3-00
ST04	50x25mm	3-00
ST05	75x25mm	3-00

Plastic containers

ST06	55x20mm Pack of 10	2-00
ST06b	70x30mm Pack of 10	3-00
ST07	65x45mm each	0-50
ST08a	70x70x30mm (ideal for butterflies and larger moths)	0-60
ST09	Larval Rearing boxes 180 x 100 x 60mm (pack of 10)	3-50
ST10	Centrifuge Tubes 0.5ml (ideal for things such as small molluscs) pack of 100	3-00

Miscellany
We try to supply everything you need. If you require anything not on the list, let us know and we'll find it and stock it! Hand lenses are finished in chrome and fold away to protect the lens when in your pocket.

A full user guide comes with the new Batbox III D and is protected by a fitted soft nylon micro-weave carry case with zip and belt loop plus a high-strength polyester woven cord wrist strap.

MS01	Max/Min. Thermometer	11-00
MS01a	Garmin eTrex H GPS System. Record those important grid references.	80-00
MS02	Hand held Altimeter/Barometer which shows both the absolute barometric pressure as well as the altitude above sea-level and height differences.	35-00
MS04	Hand lens X10	10-00
MS04a	Combination Hand Lens x3x4x5	18-50
MS04b	Hands Free Magnifier. Tilts upwards when not in use. x2.5 Glass Lenses	39-00
MS04c	Hand magnifier. 3.5 inch diameter x2 magnification, glass lens	7-50
MS05	Pooter (20mm diameter)	13-00
MS11	Duraplug 2 pin cable connector	4-00
MS13	Bat detector (BatBox 3D from Stag Electronics)	170-00
MS13a	Bat Box Duet	270-00
MS13b	MICROBAT	62-50
MS14	Longworth small mammal trap (in aluminium)	47-50
MS16	Wooden Postal box (c 6"x4" plastazote lined for posting specimens)	7-50
MS16a	Plastic Postal Box, plastazote lined	2-00
MS17	Deluxe Carrying Bag - A Large bag for your Moth Trap and equipment. 75x56x12cm. See photo below.	17-50

Payment and P&P
For mail orders, payment must accompany all orders except approved accounts. Cheques should be made payable to Anglian Lepidopterist Supplies (or ALS).

As a general guide orders below £10 will be charged at £3-75 P&P, orders over £10 and below £100 will be charged at £7-50 P&P. Orders over £100 (including chokes, control boxes and complete traps) will be charged at £12-50 P&P. Please contact us on 01263 862068 or by e-mail to discuss postage rates if you are unsure. Price lists are updated regularly with new additions so phone for further details.

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Item Number	Description	Price
MV01	125W MV Bulbs (ES or bayonet mount)	10-00
MV02	125W Choke	24-50
MV03	10 microF Power balancing capacitor for 125W	10-00
MV04	80W MV Bulb (ES or bayonet mount)	9-50
MV05	80W Choke	22-00
MV06	8 microF Power balancing capacitor for 80W	10-00
MV07	Ceramic bulb holder ES (Note - three pin bayonet is no longer available).	5-00
MV10	Boxed control gear for 125W MV Trap	55-00
MV11	Boxed control gear for 80W MV Trap	50-00
MV12	160W MBTF Blended bulb ES or 2 pin bayonet available - please state	25-00
MV13	Rain guard for the ALS Skinner Trap	12-50
MV14	ALS Bulb Guard	20-00
MV15	Waterproof plug housing	10-00

AJ00	Basic Mono Microscope	70-00
AJ05	x20/x40 Turret Dissecting Microscope (also available in x10/x30. Useful for beetles)	205-00
AJ07	Advanced Compound Microscope	200-00
AJ08	Binocular Compound Microscope	275-00
AJ09	Cold Light Fibre Optic System details	345-00
AJ10	Photographic attachments	28-00
AJ11	T2 Ring (for AJ10) Please state camera make	15-00
AJ12	Mechanical Stage	30-00
AJ13	Photographic Head for AJ07	55-00
AJ15	Uni-link to connect digital cameras to the AJ05 microscope	contact us Guide price 50.00
AJ16	AJ16 CCTV Equipment	contact us
DS03	Wooden Microscope cases	20-00
DS04	Spare bulb for microscopes	6-00

LG01	ALS Guide to Moth Trapping	online
LG02	ALS Checklist of British Macro Moths	online
LG03	ALS Checklist of British Pyralid Moths 6pp	1-50
LG04	ALS Checklist of British Butterflies 3pp	1-00
LG05	ALS Checklist of British Dragonflies	1-00
LG06	ALS Checklist of British Birds	2-50
LG07	ALS Checklist of British Mammals	1-00


The 20 Draw Metal Cabinet (ES05)	Range of store boxes, setting boards etc


*MS04c Hand Magnifier*	*MS14 The Longworth Small Mammal Trap*	*MS04b Hands Free Magnifier*


*MS01a Garmin eTrex H*	MS17 Carrying bag