An in-depth dataset of northwestern European arthropod life histories and ecological traits

By

Logghe, Garben
Batsleer, Femke
Maes, Dirk
Permentier, Tristan
Berg, Matty
Brosens, Dimitri
Cooleman, Stijn
De Smedt, Pallieter
Hagge, Jonas
Lambrechts, Jorg
Pollet, Marc
Verheyde, Fons
Bonte, Dries, 1973-

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2025-3-11

Original Publication

Biodiversity data journal

Volume

13

Pages

1--17

Subjects

Dispersal , Insects , Spiders , thermal niche , Woodlice

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia Pensoft Publishers [2013]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.13.e146785

 

Abstract

In response to the ongoing biodiversity crisis amongst arthropods, it is essential to implement efficient conservation strategies to safeguard both species diversity and the vital ecosystem services they provide. Developing such strategies requires reliable predictive models that can identify the species that are the most vulnerable to current and future threats, including those posed by climate and land-use change. Species life histories are central to these models, as they influence both population dynamics and spread rates.<br> To support this effort, we compiled a dataset with key traits for arthropods based on several literature sources and expert knowledge. The dataset contains data on body size, life history, thermal niche and ecology for 4874 northwestern European species across 10 different orders. By gathering these essential trait data, we aim to create a robust foundation for predicting species vulnerability and anticipating shifts in arthropod communities in response to global change.