Validation of an automatic evaluation of sticky traps for fungus-gnats

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https://doi.org/10.4336/2019.pfb.39e201801786

Keywords:

Sciaridae, Insect sampling, Automation

Abstract

The evaluation of adhesive trap is a time-consuming task, vulnerable to count errors. Our proposition originated from the need to perform periodical evaluations of fungus-gnats (Diptera: Sciaridae). We selected, at random, 100 traps samples from a single site. Manual counting was performed and the traps were subsequently submitted to digitalization and automatic counting. We perform comparisons of both counting methods using R. The proposed automatic based approach is more expeditious in analyzing bigger samples or in including larger areas.

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Guilherme Schnell e Schuhli, Embrapa Florestas

http://lattes.cnpq.br/3597971596864302

Pedro Cazetta da Cruz, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná

http://lattes.cnpq.br/0104414832661967

Luziane Franciscon, Embrapa Florestas

http://lattes.cnpq.br/6362438020370664

Edilson Batista de Oliveira, Embrapa Florestas

http://lattes.cnpq.br/5631628199397955

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2019-12-20

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SCHUHLI, Guilherme Schnell e; DA CRUZ, Pedro Cazetta; FRANCISCON, Luziane; OLIVEIRA, Edilson Batista de. Validation of an automatic evaluation of sticky traps for fungus-gnats. Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira, [S. l.], v. 39, n. 1, 2019. DOI: 10.4336/2019.pfb.39e201801786. Disponível em: https://pfb.sede.embrapa.br/pfb/article/view/1786. Acesso em: 14 nov. 2025.

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Vol. 39 (2019)

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Scientific Notes

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