The present invention relates to an insect trap (10) and more particularly to an insect trap comprising a back housing (12), a cover (16) capable of transmitting light there through, and a light source (22) comprising light emitting diodes, hereafter LEDs, which emit ultra violet (UV) light. More particularly, the light source (22) is directed towards the insect capture or killing means (100) and the light source (22) is precluded from being directed immediately outwardly through the cover (16). In a preferred embodiment, the light source is mounted on carrying member(s) (24), which are shaped such that the light emitted is directed substantially parallel and splayed to a plane (X-X) of the back housing and insect capture means.
