Known as the scourge of space, Space Moths prey on unsuspecting ships, draining their power. These traps might help capture them.
If a Space Moth is caught in your Space Moth Traps, you can take it to Eris where it can be traded in for a Supercharged Fuel Cell. As Supercharged Fuel Cell are worth quite a hefty price on the Auction House, it is advised to place it in your warehouse as soon as possible. When a Space Moth attacks your ship, depending on whether or not you have a Space Moth Traps you will receive one of two messages:
If Successful
"SPACE MOTH ALERT! Sensing the delicious frequencies of your ship's reactor, a space moth has honed in on your ship's location and attempted to drain your engines. But being the intrepid pilot that you are, you're carrying a Space Moth Trap and you've caught them!" Captured Space Moths
If Unsuccessful
"SPACE MOTH ALERT! Sensing the delicious frequencies of your ship's reactor, a space moth has honed in on your ship's location and drained your engines, increasing your travel time by 4 minutes."
Eris