Orders: LepiLED be easily be ordered by email to info (at) gunnarbrehm.de, Please let us know which model (and further equipment) you wish to order, and send your address. You will then receive a reply and an invoice quickly. The material will be shipped immediately after payment. Payment is possible with bank transfer and Paypal (fees). Product details and prices, see below.
Shipping: For parcels within Europe, regular shipping is recommended (parcel EU € 16.65, non EU € 25.90). For countries outside Europe: Regular shipping costs 37 Euro for USA and Canada, 46 for other countries. If you need the material urgently, we offer Express service upon request. Example: Express shipping of one lamp to US/Canada around 70 Euro. Shipping costs are individually calculated. If you wish Express shipping, a phone number is required.
We have developed LepiLED to greatly facilitate the sampling of nocturnal insects. We are now world market leader in this segment, and lamps are used successfully all over the world. Corresponding research has been published in Nota Lepidopterologica 40: 87–108 and further papers (see below).
The light emitted by the eight Nichia Power LEDs contained in LepiLED directly corresponds
to the three sensitivity peaks of most nocturnal insects (UV, blue and green in
the electromagnetic spectrum). Since nocturnal insects respond most strongly to UV radiation, four of the LEDs emit at the UV sensitivity peak at 365 nm (invisible to humans).
LepiLED is lightweight (only c. 410 g), small, robust and efficient. This makes LepiLED particularly suitable for work in remote areas. The equipment can easily be transported in backpacks and taken on planes.
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LepiLED has a passive cooling system and is made of anodized aluminium and a tough, long-life 3 mm borosilicate glass cylinder. The lamp is leakproof (IP 65/67). The emitted radiation is intense, dazzling some people. This effect can be lessened with a piece of bubble wrap placed around the lamp that scatters the radiation, but does not absorb it. When used behind gauze, the dazzling effect is dampened, but optical fabric brighteners might partially transform UV into blue radiation. Clear acrylic glass cylinders are available to replace the orignal cylinders where required. Both cylinder types have the same transmission properties.
LepiLED can be operated with a voltage between 5 and 13 V DC (Maxi Switch “UV mode“: 5–9 V). The lamp has a 2 meter cable with a USB plug, optimized for the use with 5 V powerbank batteries. Depending on their size, powerbank batteries (e.g. easy acc 26 Ah) can provide power for ca. 10 h (Standard), 6 h (Maxi), 6 or 12 hours (Maxi Switch), and 20 h (Mini). We recommend powerbank batteries with 26 Ah (=26000 mAh) and QC 3.0 output (= 3 A) (use search terms powerbank, 26000 mAh, QC 3.0).
Powerbank batteries can be recharged with a USB charger (as used for mobile phones) or, especially in remote areas, with mobile solar panels. Note that the Maxi models require 2.5 Ampere (ideal 2.7 A). We recommend QC 3.0 (Quick Charge) chargers providing 3 Ampere. LepiLED can also be operated directly from the mains using this charger. Other batteries (e.g. 12 V lead car or motorcycle batteries) can be used with the available adapter (not in Maxi Switch “UV mode“).
Standard optimizes the balance between energy demand and emission, while Mini optimizes energy consumption, and Maxi has the highest emission rate. Maxi Switch can be operated in “mixed radiation” mode (as the other models) or in engergy saving "UV mode". Mini Switch is the ideal solution for traps and maximum duration.
LepiLED be easily be ordered by email. Please, select and clearly note down the items you wish to order, and state your full postal address. Payment is possible via bank transfer or Paypal. We do not sell batteries.
Overview
* Mini is now also available as Mini Switch (same price as Maxi). Wattage in UV mode is 2 W and a good powerbank may last for ca 40 hrs.
** capacity of powerbank batteries is usually lower than indicated by manufacturers.
*** all lamps have a two meter cable with USB A connection (65 g).
Prices include 19% MwSt (VAT).
See gallery at right side for illustrations.
LepiLED: Mini 425 € / Mini Switch 445 € / Standard 435 € / Maxi 445 € / Maxi Switch 465 €
C1: replacement borosilicate glass cylinder (15 €)
A: adapter USB – alligator clips with reverse battery protection (15 €)
S: snap hook (3 €)
K: carrying case (11 €)
Complete sortiment (includes lamp, C1 A S K)
469 € Mini set
479 € Standard set
489 € Maxi set and Mini Switch switch set
509 € Maxi Switch set
Available trap models
Trap Tn: Well-tried trap designed for LepiLED, polypropylene, with new professional black net with zip.The trap consists of polypropylene parts (22 cm roof with hooks, 3 vanes, funnel and a 60 l net).
€ 120
Trap TBb: Well-tried trap a 5 l bucket, which is fixed with screws and can be removed from the funnel. Funnel and bucket are stackable. Comprises a 100 ml brown bottle for ethyl acetate or chloroform, with 2 wicks and two lids.
€ 141
Trap TnBb: Combines the two models; net and bucket can be used alternatively.
€ 175
Please ask for the best solution for your application. We recommend the most economic lamp models for the operation with traps: mini or mini switch LepiLEDs.
Further available material
- Roof diameter 30 cm instead of 22 cm diameter: € 12
- Super rain protection to be put on top of roof; 50 cm diameter: € 20
- USB Timer for weekly and daily programming: € 29
- Rainproof bag for powerbank battery: € 14
Postage EU Standard parcel /DHL-local postal service: 16.23 €
We do not sell batteries because they are easily locally available. We recommend powerbank batteries with 26 Ah and QC 3.0 standard. Recommended search terms "powerbank 26000 mAh, QC 3.0". The best choice for powerbanks are Anker models.
LED lamp set with 8 Power LEDs (manufacturer: Nichia): 4 x 360 nm (UVA), 2 x 430 nm (blue), 1 x 520 nm (green), 1 cool white. Weight 410 g. Standard: with with UV transmitting borosilicate glasscylinder. Input current: 5–12 Volt DC. Power consumption see above. LepiLED is mercury and lead free. Leakproof (IP65/67). Made in Germany.
The lamp emits UV radiation that is invisible. Protect skin and eyes when the lamp is switched on and keep a reasonable distance (> 50 cm). Do not allow children to play with LepiLED.
Prices outside EU (without VAT). Please note than when imported, taxes or custom charges in your country may apply.
See gallery at right side for photographs
LepiLED: Mini 357.14 €, Standard 365.55 €, Maxi or MiniSwitch 373.95 €, Maxi Switch 390.76 €
C1: replacement borosilicate glass cylinder (12.61 €)
A: adapter USB – alligator clips with reverse battery protection (12.61 €)
S: snap hook (2.52 €)
K: carrying case (9.24 €)
Complete sortiment
394.12 € Mini set
402.52 € Standard set
410.92 € Maxi or Mini Switch set
427.73 € Maxi Switch set
Available trap models
Trap T: Well-tried trap designed for LepiLED, polypropylene, with new professional black net with zip. The trap consists of polypropylene parts (22 cm roof with hooks, 3 vanes, funnel and a 60 l net).
€ 100.84
Trap TBb: Well-tried trap a 5 l bucket, which is fixed with screws and can be removed from the funnel. Funnel and bucket are stackable. Comprises a 100 ml brown bottle for ethyl acetate or chloroform, with 2 wicks and two lids.
€ 118.14
Trap TnBb: Combines the two models; net and bucket can be used alternatively.
€ 147.06
Please ask for the best solution for your application and photos. We recommend the most economic lamp models for the operation with traps: mini or mini switch LepiLEDs.
Further available material
- Roof diameter 30 cm instead of 22 cm diameter: € 10.08 net
- Super rain protection to be put on top of roof; 50 cm diameter: € 16.81net
- USB Timer for weekly and daily programming: € 24.27 net
- Rainproof bag for powerbank battery: € 14
Postage Regular Parcel (DHL + local companies such as US Postal Service)
Australia: 45.99 €
USA and Canada: 37 €
New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, China: 45.99 €
Norway: 29.99 €
Switzerland and UK: 26.90 €
- Postage to further countries upon request
DHL Express available to all countries, please make a query.
Examples:
Lamp or lamp set to Canada / US: € 82
Lamp or lamp set plus trap to Canada / US: € 102
We do not sell batteries because they are easily locally available. We recommend powerbank batteries with 26 Ah and QC 3.0 standard. Recommended search terms "powerbank 26000 mAh, QC 3.0". The best choice for powerbanks are Anker models.
LED lamp set with 8 Power LEDs (manufacturer: Nichia): 4 x 360 nm (UVA), 2 x 430 nm (blue), 1 x 520 nm (green), 1 cool white. Weight 410 g. Standard: with UV transmitting borosilicate glasscylinder. Input current: 5–12 Volt DC. Power consumption standard model ca. 7–8 W, depending on input voltage. Leakproof (IP 65/67). LepiLED is mercury and lead free. Made in Germany.
The lamp emits UV radiation that is invisible. Protect skin and eyes when the lamp is switched on and keep a reasonable distance (> 50 cm). Do not allow children to play with LepiLED.
Please note that lamps will not be dispatched in the period 22nd June- 10th July 2024. You can place orders during this period, but they can only be dispatched afterwards.
Brehm G (2017) A new LED lamp for the collection of nocturnal Lepidoptera and a spectral comparison of light-trapping lamps. Nota lepidopterologica 40: 87–108. https://doi.org/10.3897/nl.40.11887
Brehm G, Niermann J, Jaimes Nino LM, Enseling D, Jüstel T, Fiedler K (2021) Moths are strongly attracted to ultraviolet and blue radiation. Insect Conservation and Diversity 14: 188–198
Niermann J, Brehm G (2022) The number of sampled moths is more affected by microhabitat choice than by UV lamp type in a grassland habitat. European Journal of Entomology 119: 36-42 2022 DOI: 10.14411/eje.2022.004
Singh R, Böttger D, Brehm G (2022) Moth light traps perform better with vanes: a comparison of different designs. Journal of Applied Entomology 146: 1343–1352. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.13068
