NanoPin Tags for Smaller Species

NanoTags for Insects

The latest NanoTag development is the NanoPin, weighing 0.13g. Numerous insects can now be monitored with NanoTags. Available as digitally coded tags for the continental MOTUS array and as traditional beeper tags for local movement studies. Attachment possible with glue or thread. The first ever Asian Giant Hornet nest discovered in North America was located using NanoPins. What are you going to track? Bumblebees, beetles, dragonflies, butterflies? Contact us to discuss the possibilities.

Options

Choose the signal interval that optimizes life for your study.
Request an antenna length that best suits your species and necessary detection range
Digitally coded or traditional beeper: With digitally coded tags, all insects can be autonomously monitored simultaneously to study attendance or passage at a specific location or to study migratory movements via the continental MOTUS array. With traditional beeper tags, insects can be tracked individually to find nests, feeding sites, etc.

Product Applications

Nest detection: find where insects breed to enable appropriate management.
Feeding areas: locate where insects are obtaining nutrition and identify which species are fed upon.
Migration: learn regional and continental migratory pathways and timing.
Attraction/Deterrent efficacy: evaluate how likely insects are to visit or avoid human designed features such as attraction pheromones or ultrasonic deterrents.
Disease transmission: understand movement patterns and thus potential disease routes and timing. These are just some examples of information NanoPins can provide.

Related Publications

Migratory movements of bats are shaped by barrier effects, sex-biased timing and the adaptive use of winds

Conservation-focused mapping of avian migratory routes using a pan-European automated telemetry network

Product Specifications

Model	NanoPin Feather ^[2]	NanoPin Standard	NanoPin HD ^[3]
Weight in air ^[1] (g)	0.13	0.15	0.17
Size (LxHxW) (mm)	11 x 3 x 3	11 x 3 x 3	12 x 4 x 4
Life as Beeper (days)	7 @ 12ms/30ppm	7 @ 12ms/30ppm	7 @ 12ms/30ppm
Life as Digitally Coded (days)
3s interval	12	12	12
9s interval	19	19	19
13s interval	24	24	24
29s interval	29	29	29

1. Weight estimates are given with an 8cm fine antenna. Weight estimates are +/-5%
2. Our feather-light version offers a dust proof coating, but no structural strength. Only for use in dry conditions.
3. HD version is suitable for tags that will experience wet conditions or abrasion in damp environments.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

Technical specifications:
Frequency range: 138MHz to 174MHz
Operating temperature: 0˚C – +35˚C

Product Downloads

Here you’ll find product resources including software applications, manuals, quick-start guides and spec sheets. For any questions, please contact us.

Next Steps

Get in Touch about NanoPin

Your Name*
Your Email*
Phone Number
Segment*
- Avian
- Terrestrial
- Marine
- Freshwater
- Other
Project Species*
Your Location (State/Province, Country)*
Your Comments
By submitting this message you are agreeing to Lotek’s Privacy Policy, and we will handle your contact details as described in this policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Lotek about our products and services, you can opt-out of all marketing communications at any time.

Search

Avian

NanoPin

Tag

NanoTags for Insects

Options

Product Applications

Related Publications

Product Specifications

Product Downloads

Next Steps

Get in Touch about NanoPin

Join Our Mailing List