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We think this is a fantastic idea! This Insect Theatre uses a solar powered light, which comes on automatically at dusk, to attract moths, lacewings and butterflies into an attractive theatre for you to watch them in and a wonderful habitat for the insects. The light then turns off at dawn leaving the insects in the theatre. There is an access door in the base, where branches or plant material can be added or insects removed to study. The theatre is designed to be similar to a natural habitat, attractive to insects, though there are holes for them to exit as and when they please. Constructed from durable FSC timber this product is produced under the Climate Care scheme, with batteries included, simply position the theatre and wait.
The chamber has insect access areas through the louvres and around the wide door margins. The wood is untreated to ensure that no damage is done to inhabiting insects. If you wish to treat the wood only use water based finishes.
The timber on the theatres is rough-finished. 20.5x17x32cm high.
Note: We have received one or two comments from customers concerned about this product. We have assessed this product extensively and believe it fulfils the criteria of a natural habitat for insects, especially when branches or natural material are added. The holes down one side and slats down the other are very large allowing any insect to come and go and the solar light is very low level, with a plastic, non-heating bulb cover so they will not harm themselves on the light.
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