Products and Prices
All prices are quoted in UK Sterling
and include VAT at 17.5%
| Home | Products | Services | Survey Results |
| Guide to Mothing | Guide to Bulbs | Macro Moth Checklist | Links |
All prices are quoted in UK Sterling
and include VAT at 17.5%
Quick navigation aids: Select the product range you are interested in
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.
There has been concern expressed regarding
the possibility of bulbs breaking at public moth events. To help
protect
against this we have designed a new bulb guard. Includes a 5mm clear
perspex top with fine metal gauze sides allowing the UV light to escape
but will hold back any glass in the rare event of a breakage. Includes
bolts and wing nuts to allow quick access to the bulb.
| Item Number | Description | Price |
| MV01 | 125W MV Bulbs (ES or bayonet mount) | 9-50 |
| 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 |
| MV09 | Wiring Diagram for MV Traps | 1-00 |
| 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 |
18-50 |
| MV15 |
Waterproof plug housing |
10-00 |
We specialise in quality products at affordable prices
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.
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.
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
The Portable 15W Johnson Deluxe Johnson Ranger Trap
All our 15w actinic traps and 125w traps with control boxes are fully waterproof.
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 |
28.50 |
| 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 |
NOTE: As from 1st April
ONLY full sets of lures can be taken (PH02) Limited
stock available.
| PH02 |
The full set - Classic six as in PH01 and new lures for Welsh, Large Red-belted, Red-tipped & Hornet clearwing. The new Hornet Clearwing has been
field tested in 2007 and insects have been lured within five
minutes! |
35-00 |
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 |
4-00 |
| DS18 | 50 Slide box | 9-00 |
| 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 |
The Dissection Range
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
Basic Mono AJ00
Binocular Compound AJ08
| AJ00 | Basic Mono Microscope | 70-00 |
| AJ05 | x20/x40 Turret Dissecting Microscope | 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 |
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
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 |
 |
 |
| The 20 Draw Metal Cabinet (ES05) | Range of store boxes, setting boards etc |
 |
 |
|
ES02 Hill's 15 Drawer Cabinet |
ES01 Hill's 10 Drawer Cabinet |
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 |
9-00 |
| DB02 | 170x120mm |
10-00 |
| DB03 | 228x170mm |
11-50 |
| DB04 | 250x200mm |
12-00 |
| DB05 | 300x250mm |
13-00 |
| DB06 | 350x250mm |
13-50 |
| DB07 | 400x300mm |
15-50 |
| 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 |
Setting Boards
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)
Store Boxes
Oak sides, plywood top and bottom, plastazote lined. Note that
dimensions given are external
| SB01 | 17"x12"x4" | 37-50 |
| SB02 | 17"x12"x2.5" | 33-00 |
| SB33 | Plastazote 10mm thick 1.0M sq | 15-00 |
| SB35 | Plastazote 6mm thick 1.0M sq | 10-00 |
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) | 46-00 |
| 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.
MN02 Sweep Net, MN03 Open Bottomed Sleeve, and MN04 Hanging Cage
The
MN03a and MN04a Cages
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 | 1-85 |
| 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 |
2-00 |
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 |
| 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 | 1-50 |
MS04c
Hand
Magnifier MS14 The Longworth Small Mammal
Trap
MS04b Hands Free Magnifier
| 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 |
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.
Please
contact us for postage rates to Eire and Europe.
Any orders
received damaged MUST be notified to us within seven days.
