Butterfly net

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A butterfly net being used in the field

A butterfly net (sometimes called an aerial insect net) is one of several kinds of

sweep nets
.

Nets for catching different insects have different mesh sizes. Aquatic nets usually have bigger, more 'open' mesh. Catching small aquatic creatures usually requires an insect net. The mesh is smaller and can capture more.

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