| Compact 20w Skinner Trap
With the huge success of the Compact Heath Trap introduced in 2017 we have now launched the Compact Skinner Trap which is outselling all other moth traps due to their price, catch rate and portability.
Similar to the Compact Heath Trap but has the added advantage of clear polycarbonate upper panels so the moths can be easily viewed, pin-pointed and accessed.
- Manufactured in lightweight and durable polypropylene and polycarbonate.
- Easy to assemble. Fully flat packs.
- Excellent catch rates similar to twin 30w actinic.
- Dimensions: 35cmx35cmx32 cm box height.
- Total height with rain guard 48cm.
- Weight (with electrics) 3kg.
- UK Step-up Voltage Converter 110V - 220V. A small plug-in converter allowing UK power mains devices 240Vac units to be powered from a 110Vac main outlet is available for this Trap (see UV20 on the Moth Traps-electrics page). Useful for our North American customers or UK customers travelling to North America.
We purchased two of these traps for our growing band of volunteer moth recorders to use. Light, very portable, easy to put together and to take apart, and suitably sturdy, they fit the bill for us exactly. We tested one out on the day it arrived (10th January 2018) and were pleased to have three species of moths to the trap: Hebrew Character, Mottled Umber & Winter Moth. The Hebrew Character was the earliest record that we have had for this species. A great little trap offering very good value for money.
Jo Poland
Volunteer Coordinator for Cornwall Branch of Butterfly Conservation
What a superb little trap! Easy and quick to assemble, easy and light to carry, pulls in the moths and retains them as well as any other Skinner trap. As with other Skinner traps it is great to see what's in it and you can inspect the catch as many times as you like during the night, most nights it has done better for numbers than the twin 60W actinic. So, in my opinion, it is not only the perfect starter's trap but it is also a more than useful addition to the experienced trapper's armoury!
Paul Kitchener, Suffolk
I thought you might be interested to know I deployed the Compact Skinner trap on Monday 16th April for the first time. While I had some assistance with ID’s I was bowled over with initial results. Very happy indeed. I can foresee many early mornings to come.
Anthony MacDonald, East Yorkshire.
Tried my new little Skinner Trap out last night, excellent! Held it's own against more powerful neighbouring traps, catch included Lime and Elephant Hawk, good variety and quantity, well pleased!
Bob Gooding, Essex.
Moth trap arrived, set it up last night, and this morning, it was amazing, its like a whole different world, what is flying around at night, I estimate 100-150 moths.
Jim Farrow, Suffolk
Beautiful trap, such precision engineering, instructions are clear too and it’s easy to set up for a complete novice!!
Sarah Evans, Norfolk
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| | UV10 | | ALS Mains 20w Compact Skinner Trap complete with bulb and 5m cable |
| £163.00 |  | | UV02 |  | Spare 20w Compact Actinic Bulb - Recommended for use with ALS Compact Moth Traps (Temporarily courier delivery only) ES27 |
| £15.00 | | | UV11 |  | ALS Mains 20w Compact Skinner Trap KIT - complete with bulb and 5m cable, Waring's Concise Moth Guide + 10x ST14 & 3x ST16 of Pots |
| £193.00 | | | UV21 |  | Compact Skinner Rain Guard top, Bulb Holder with 12v Portable unit (including photocell) - for converting mains moth trap to 12v (Moth Trap not included - conversion kit only) |
| £180.00 | | | MS16 | | Compact Trap Bag - A bag for your Compact Heath/Skinner Trap, equipment & egg trays. 50x35x25cm Designs may vary (Temporarily courier delivery only) |
| £20.00 | | |
The Lepidopterist - Compact Double 20w Skinner Trap in special white reflective PP
With the success of the Compact Skinner Trap (UV10) we have designed a Compact Skinner Trap in a special white polypropylene (PP) with double 20w bulbs.
The added advantage of the white PP is that it reflects the UVA given out by the actinic bulbs rather than absorbing, this in turn increases the catch.
In addition to this the two 20w actinic bulbs will catch more than a single bulb. All in all, an excellent catch rate.
- Manufactured in lightweight and durable white polypropylene.
- Easy to assemble. Fully flat packs.
- Excellent catch rates.
- Dimensions: 35cmx35cmx32 cm box height.
- Total height with rain guard 48cm.
- Weight (with electrics) 4kg.
- UK Step-up Voltage Converter 110V - 220V. A small plug-in converter allowing UK power mains devices 240Vac units to be powered from a 110Vac main outlet is available for this Trap (see UV20 on the Moth Traps-electrics page). Useful for our North American customers or UK customers travelling to North America.
Trap on tonight. Been getting some great hauls with The Lepidopterist, up to 60 species some nights. It's very good at retaining moths especially micros.
- Gary Hibberd, Warden of Home Dunes NNR, Norfolk Wildlife Trust
This year I purchased the white reflective double Skinner trap (The Lepidopterist).
I have been more than pleased with the results. The catch rate compares very favourably with a 125w M.V.trap and on some occasions out performs.
Moth retention is very good, easily portable and the white polypropylene and double 20W bulbs are a definite plus.
Most nights I have experienced a catch of fifty to over a hundred moths.
Overall a very good trap that I would highly recommend.
- Mike Prentice, Suffolk
Out of all the moth traps we used at Finca La Molina, Andalucia, Spain last week The Lepidopterist 2X20watt (UV12) was the most successful moth trap, outperforming the two 125w and the 2X2w LED. We changed the locations for the 2X20watt with one of the 125w and the catch was still best from the 2X20watt. The carry bag was great as I could get two of these compact traps plus bulbs and egg trays inside it.
- Graham Ekins, Essex
Well, the trap certainly turned up trumps in Devon with the 3rd record of Maize Wainscot, 3 Convolvulus Hawks and a supporting cast of Hummingbird Hawk, Delicate, Scarce Bordered Straw and lots of Silver Y and Dark Swordgrass!
- Sarah Patton, Surrey
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| | UV12 | | The Lepidopterist - Compact Double 20w Skinner Trap in special white reflective PP complete with bulbs and 5m cable |
| £209.00 | | | UV02 | | Spare 20w Compact Actinic Bulb - Recommended for use with ALS Compact Moth Traps (Temporarily courier delivery only) ES27 |
| £15.00 | | | UV13 | | The Lepidopterist KIT - Compact Double 20w Skinner Trap in special white reflective PP complete with bulbs and 5m cable, Waring's Concise Moth Guide + 10x ST14 & 3x ST16 of Pots |
| £239.00 | | | MS16 | | Compact Trap Bag - A bag for your Compact Heath/Skinner Trap, equipment & egg trays. 50x35x25cm Designs may vary (Temporarily courier delivery only) |
| £20.00 | | |
NEW Rigid 20w Moth Trap - The Skóros Trap
An affordable rigid moth trap. Very easy to use, lightweight and robust. Great for adults, children, holidays, the garden, anywhere!
- Dimensions: Width 26cm. Total height 42cm. Weight 1.7kg
- Similar in design to the successful Heath Trap but this trap has a rigid base so requires no pre-assembly.
- UK Step-up Voltage Converter 110V - 220V. A small plug-in converter allowing UK power mains devices 240Vac units to be powered from a 110Vac main outlet is available for this Trap (see UV20 on the Moth Traps-electrics page). Useful for our North American customers or UK customers travelling to North America.
- Skóros - From the Greek for 'moth'.
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| | UV25 | | ALS Mains Rigid 20w Moth Trap - the skoros trap - complete with bulb and 5m cable |
| £145.00 | | | UV02 | | Spare 20w Compact Actinic Bulb - Recommended for use with ALS Compact Moth Traps (Temporarily courier delivery only) ES27 |
| £15.00 | | | UV26 | | ALS Mains Rigid 20w Moth Trap - the skoros trap - complete with bulb and 5m cable KIT - Waring's Concise Moth Guide + 10x ST14 & 3x ST16 of Pots |
| £175.00 | | | UV27 | | The skoros trap Rain Guard top, Bulb Holder with 12v Portable unit (including photocell) - for converting mains moth trap to 12v (Moth Trap not included - conversion kit only) |
| £180.00 | | |
Compact 20w Heath Trap
One of our bestselling moth traps with great value for money. The high catch and retention rate make it perfect for the beginner through to the professional alike.
Excellent for garden use and for holidays. Selling worldwide.
- Very lightweight moth trap made from durable polypropylene.
- Easy to assemble. Fully flat packs.
- Catch rates are similar to twin 30w actinic.
- Dimensions: 25cmx25cmx28cm box height.
- Total height with vanes 47cm. Weight (with electrics) 3kg.
- UK Step-up Voltage Converter 110V - 220V. A small plug-in converter allowing UK power mains devices 240Vac units to be powered from a 110Vac main outlet is available for this Trap (see UV20 on the Moth Traps-electrics page). Useful for our North American customers or UK customers travelling to North America.
I'm really pleased with the little Heath trap! On its first evening, it pretty much out-performed the 2 x 30 watt Robinson!
Perry Hampson, Norfolk.
New trap worked a treat. Caught large numbers of Common Swift, max. 38 in one night. It really is ideal for taking on a holiday. The actinic light is also less intrusive compared to the MV. So 10/10!!
Ian Dearing
Love it's portability, it's small but robust and the fact it almost flat packs will encourage me to take it on my travels The new trap has produced my first ever Brindled white spot. So that was a great start, and the Pebble Hook-Tip and Shoulder striped Wainscot for the year. Your other (Robinson)traps produced my first ever Small Elephant Hawkmoth, Alder Moth and Poplar Kitten along with Elephant, Lime and Poplar Hawk Moth.
Andy Taylor, Kent
Now we have tried the moth trap in Sweden! The trap was really easy to use, and its working fine.
Karin Lindström, Biotopia, Sweden
I've been using the Compact Heath Trap every night since it arrived. I must say I am very impressed with it. Well built, sturdy, and packs flat very well - and so light. But most impressive is the bulb. Most nights not quite up to the quantities and diversity in the MV, but always a good range in there, and this morning it was clearly better than the MV.
Phil Sterling,
Co-author of Micro Moths of Britain.
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| | UV07 | | ALS Mains 20w Compact Heath Trap complete with bulb and 5m cable |
| £180.00 | | | UV02 | | Spare 20w Compact Actinic Bulb - Recommended for use with ALS Compact Moth Traps (Temporarily courier delivery only) ES27 |
| £15.00 | | | UV08 | | ALS Mains 20w Compact Heath Trap KIT - complete with bulb and 5m cable, Waring's Concise Moth Guide + 10x ST14 & 3x ST16 of Pots |
| £210.00 | | | UV22 |  | Compact Heath Rain Guard top, Bulb Holder with 12v Portable unit (including photocell) - for converting mains moth trap to 12v (Moth Trap not included - conversion kit only) |
| £180.00 | | | MS16 | | Compact Trap Bag - A bag for your Compact Heath/Skinner Trap, equipment & egg trays. 50x35x25cm Designs may vary (Temporarily courier delivery only) |
| £20.00 | | |
NEW The Sphinx Double 20w Actinic Robinson Trap in white reflective PP
This moth trap is similar to our double 20w Compact Skinner Trap but has a much better retention, once the moths get in the trap, they will find it hard to get out (the lobster pot effect). Supplied complete with all electrics, rain guard and 5M cable. 60cm diameter (at widest point), 2mm thick clear collar for extra durability with internal drainage holes and gauze covering. Also similar to the SK20a Twin 30w Robinson Trap in catch rate. Unlike that trap, the Sphinx does not have the cumbersome electrical control box that sits next to the trap, the 20w bulbs being self-ballasted.
- Manufactured in lightweight and durable white polypropylene.
- Excellent catch and retention rates.
- Dimensions: 60cm at widest point.
- Total height with rain guard 48cm.
- Weight (with electrics) 4.6kg.
The new trap has safely arrived. Looks fantastic - Gerry Rawcliffe, London
I must say that I like the ease of moving the Sphinx 2x20W Robinson without
having the control box to haul around as well, manoeuvrability and stability put it
on top and the best choice. Great service too. - Cliff Morrison, Lincolnshire
I bought the Sphinx Double 20w Robinson trap in March 2022 to replace an ageing plywood Skinner trap. The new Sphinx trap is much lighter, has its own rain guard and no separate electrical control box to move around. Great product and top customer service from ALS. - Bob Chantler, East Sussex
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| | SK28 | | The Sphinx - ALS Double 20w Actinic Robinson Moth Trap in special white reflective PP complete with bulbs and 5m cable |
| £363.00 | | | UV02 | | Spare 20w Compact Actinic Bulb - Recommended for use with ALS Compact Moth Traps (Temporarily courier delivery only) ES27 |
| £15.00 | | | SK29 | | The Sphinx - ALS Double 20w Actinic Robinson Moth Trap kit in special white reflective PP complete with bulbs and 5m cable, Waring's Concise Guide and 10x ST14 & 4x ST16 of Pots, |
| £393.00 | | |
NOTE: As from Mid-April 2015 all Mercury Vapour (MV) bulbs will start to be phased out as part of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) which effects the manufacturer of (not the re-sale of) This ban is designed to phase out less efficient lamps such as MV, it does not affect Actinic Light. At the time of writing (January 2017) ALS still have some stock left and hope to conserve these by restricting customers to ONE bulb per trap purchase.
| Professional Robinson Trap
Our Professional Robinson 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 125w MV electrics and rain guard. 60cm diameter (at widest point), 2mm thick clear collar for extra durability with internal drainage holes and gauze covering.
As used by Nick Baker on BBC2 Springwatch Guide to Butterflies and Moths Live July 2013 We also offer a special edition white Robinson Trap for that celebratory occasion such as birthdays, retirement or even a unique wedding gift (some recorders believe all white traps have a better catch potential). The deep based Robinson Trap is good for high catches in areas with high moth densities, available as a complete trap or just the base to swap with existing trap.
Customer Comments (6)
WOW what
a trap over the years I had three Robinsons. This trap is better ,
much better. Real quality, more Robust, better bulb protection.
Really great trap. As you can probably tell well chuffed.
Barry
Hunt, Kent.
"The best ever commercial Robinson Trap I have ever seen"
Colin Pratt, Sussex county moth recorder.
I've recently been using your Robinson 125W trap, quite the
best trap I have ever used in 40 years since I started light
trapping with a butane lantern and sheet in Hatfield Forest. Andrew
Magnay, Staffordshire.
A further testament to the design of your Robinson
Trap......the night of 22nd June we had 23mm of rain driven by a
wind that woke me on a number of occasions, because of, and only
because of National Moth Night I had the trap on. I fully expected
it to cost me a bulb which it didn't, further to that the egg boxes
inside were all bone dry. Well done, Nick Candlish, Ayr.
Robinson Trap duly received and already shining
away in the garden, it really is an excellent bit of kit, far and
away the best trap I've ever owned. Steve Bardel, London
Buying the Robinson Trap, the Concise Guide To Moths book and specimen tubes as a package has given me everything I needed to rekindle my childhood passion for moths.
Julian Williams, Pembrokeshire
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| SK20 | ALS Robinson Moth Trap. Polypropylene, round and stackable. Very robust. (with MV electrics, 125W MV Bulb and rain guard) When available Feel free to contact us for lead times | £373.00 | Contact us | | MV01 |  | Spare 125W MV Bulbs (ES27- Edison Screw thread mount) - Requires control gear which is supplied with all ALS MV moth traps and SK02 electrical kit. Do not use without. MAXIMUM TWO PER ORDER DWINDLING STOCKS |
| £17.00 | | | SK201 | ALS Robinson Kit - 125w Robinson Moth Trap, Waring's Concise Guide and 10x ST14 & 4x ST16 of Pots - When available Feel free to contact us for lead times | £403.00 | Contact us | | SK20w | Special Edition Hall-Robinson ‘ty gwyfyn’ Trap (with MV electrics, 125W MV Bulb and rain guard) - See above for details When available Feel free to contact us for lead times | £399.00 | Contact us | | SK20d | ALS Robinson Moth Trap with deep base (40cm). Polypropylene, round and stackable. Very robust. (with MV electrics, 125W MV Bulb and rain guard) -Made to order - Temporarily out of stock Feel free to contact us for lead times | £425.00 | Contact us | | SK20tk | ALS Twin Robinson Trap conversion kit (Twin Vanes, Rain Guard and Twin 25w Actinic Electrics) – For converting the ALS 125w MV Robinson Trap to Twin Actinic. - When available Feel free to contact us for lead times | £172.00 | Contact us |
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| Twin 25W (50w) Actinic Robinson Moth Trap
Using the same base and thick 2mm collar as the Professional Robinson Trap this model runs two 25w (50w) 18" long actinic tubes giving very good catch results almost comparable with 125w MV traps in certain locations. Fast becoming our top selling Robinson Trap. Advantages of this trap over other moth traps are the retention rate, once moth get in the trap, they find it hard to escape (like a lobster pot).
Customer Comments (4)
It’s not what I expected, impressive would be an understatement ! Rob Julier, Lincolnshire.
The build quality of the trap is very high indeed. Jim Morgan, Yorkshire.
The build and design are something that has had a lot of thought,
very well made indeed. The catch rate is almost as high as my 125w
Robinson, I'm very impressed and happy. Sheila Taylor, Yorkshire
The twin 30w Actinic Robinson trap caught The Gem and Scarce
Silver-lines last night - it continues to perform very well. Many
thanks. Matthew Deans, Suffolk
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Price |
| | SK20a | | ALS Twin 25W (50w) Actinic Robinson Moth Trap. Mains only |
| £397.00 | | | SK12c |  | Spare 25W actinic tube |
| £15.00 | | |
| Economy Robinson Trap
This cheaper model uses the same successful 125w MV electronics
and cone with rain guard as the Professional Robinson Trap which is
50cm diameter at widest point. Rather than a clear collar this model
has a black collar that is welded in place making it very
durable.
Customer Comments (0)
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| | SK27 | ALS Economy Robinson Moth Trap - 125w MV - Temporarily out of stock Feel free to contact us for lead times | £327.00 | N/A | | SK27a | ALS Economy Robinson Moth Trap - Twin 25W (50w) Actinic - Temporarily out of stock Feel free to contact us for lead times | £329.00 | N/A | |
| Heath Trap
The 15w 'Heath type' Moth Trap is made from durable light
weight polypropylene. It is very strong and very easy to
assemble. This model comes with a 15w actinic mains electric unit
and tube. A 12v portable unit is also available (see battery
traps) (See also Heath Trap Deluxe Carrying Bag) What
a great build the SK22 Heath Trap is. It is solid, light, just the
ticket - well done. Nick Robinson, Norfolk.
Thank you, order arrived today, top product and great serivce.
Nigel Ellis, Inverness
All looks good quality, instructions were straight forward and
the trap will see some action tonight for the first time. Craig
Slaughter, Devon |
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Product |
Price |
| | SK21 | | ALS 15w Mains actinic 'Heath type' Trap. Polypropylene. Includes trap and all electrics'. |
| £208.00 | | | SK12 | | Spare 15w actinic tube for ALS traps |
| £15.00 | | | MS18 |  | Heath Trap Carrying Bag - A bag for your Heath Trap, equipment & egg trays. 77x35x25cm. |
| £21.00 | | |
| Suitcase Trap
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. L=58; W=49; D18cm when closed. L=58; W=49; H=39cm when open. Weight 9Kg
"My
suitcase trap has drawn admiring looks from colleagues. Whoever
thought that up deserves a medal!"
Andrew Lucas CCW
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Product |
Price |
| | SK24 | ALS Suitcase Trap 15w Actinic Mains. Complete with all electric's. L=58; W=49; D18cm when closed. L=58; W=49; H=39cm when open. Weight 9kg. Made to Order - Temporarily out of stock Feel free to contact us for lead times | £317.00 | N/A | |
| Clear UV Glasses
We recommend the use of UV protected sunglasses if working with the moth trap at night. These will protect
the eyes from UV and from the glare of the bright bulb - obviously they must be removed when leaving the area for obvious reasons.
If an alternative is required, try our clear UV glasses which are shatterproof and are UV400 filtered for maximum protection.
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Price |
| | UV01 |  | Clear UV Glasses |
| £15.00 | | |
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 for
friendly advice.
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