Good uv light for field work - Inova X5 Spotlight Lithium Powered 5 Led Flashlight

I bought this LED UV FLashlight in order to search for scorpions as part of ecological research in Puerto Rico. The flashlight is small (I can fit two of them in the cell phone pock of my zip-off pants), has good battery life, and does a reasonably good job at illuminating the area. I can detect scorpions, harvestmen and millipedes which fluoresce under black light from a distance of up to 20 feet. The flashlight does put out quite a bit of white light in addition to the UV and that is a mixed blessing/curse. It reduces ones ability to see fluorescing materials but also negates the need to be turning on my headlamp to see where to walk.

One thing I don't like about it is that the batteries it uses are not available as rechargeables and are fairly expensive so I have resorted to bying them in bulk online.

Overall, I am pleased with the flashlight and would recommend it to other people needing to do this type of work. It beats the old days of fluorescent tube UV lights.
Pros: Small, Powerfull, Good Battery Life
Cons: Too much visible light, can't use rechargeable batteries

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.