EntoCam
The EntoCam is an automated field camera engineered specifically for entomological surveillance, with a particular focus on attracting and taking pictures of moths.
Housed in a weather-resistant casing, the device adapts commercial trail cameras for close-range nocturnal insects monitoring. To attract target specimens, it features a power circuit that drives an external, multi-wavelength LED light. To maximize energy efficiency, this attractant light is dynamically synchronized with the camera, turning off between imaging events.
When insects approach, the system captures high-resolution images at night, using an integrated white flash. Operating on a 12V power supply, the EntoCam can be paired with solar panels or external batteries for long-term deployment. All data is saved locally to a SD card, providing researchers with a robust, scalable tool to study and protect biodiversity.
- 8-megapixel (MP) Sony Starvis sensor
- 12V DC input
- Can be powered by any 12V battery or 12V outlet adapter (power grid)
- Battery power can be coupled with solar panel for long term field experiment
- Multi wavelength attractant light (IP67), adjustable from 3 to 20 W
- Integrated white flash for high-resolution nocturnal specimen imaging
- Weather-resistant, IP66-rated housing
- Temperature range of -20°C to 60°C
- Onboard SD card supporting capacities up to 512 GB
- Customizable timelapse intervals (ranging from 3 seconds to 24 hours)
- Photo burst options (1 to 4 images per interval)
- Up to 2 distinct operational periods per day
- Integrated 2.4-inch color display
- Entocam kit (camera + attractant LED) price range from $995 to $1395
Contact:
Hughes La Vigne
hlavigne@outreachrobotics.com
Julien Rachiele-Tremblay
jrtremblay@outreachrobotics.com
Developed at: Outreach Robotics, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
