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Fauna Europaea: Hymenoptera - Symphyta & Ichneumonoidea
Kees van Achterberg1, Andreas Taeger2, Stephan M Blank2
1Naturalis, Leiden, Netherlands.
Biodiversity Data Journal
|September 13, 2017
Summary
Fauna Europaea is a comprehensive database of European animal scientific names and distributions, including over 130,000 species. This extensive project offers a vital reference for biodiversity research and conservation efforts.
Area of Science:
- Zoology
- Biodiversity Informatics
- Taxonomy
Background:
- Fauna Europaea is a public web-service indexing scientific names, synonyms, and geographical distributions of European terrestrial and freshwater animals.
- The project has cataloged approximately 230,000 taxonomic names, significantly exceeding initial projections.
- It represents a collaborative effort by over 400 European specialists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a standardized reference for European fauna.
- To provide detailed taxonomic and distribution data for scientific, governmental, industrial, conservation, and educational users.
- To include specific data for Hymenoptera, focusing on Symphyta and Ichneumonoidea.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of taxonomic data from numerous contributing specialists across Europe.
- Geographical distribution mapping at the country and major island level.
- Inclusion of detailed taxonomic information for selected Hymenoptera superfamilies.
Main Results:
- Indexed 230,000 taxonomic names, including 130,000 accepted species and 14,000 subspecies.
- Covered all extant European terrestrial and freshwater animals.
- Included taxonomic data for 10,717 species within the Symphyta and Ichneumonoidea of Hymenoptera.
Conclusions:
- Fauna Europaea serves as a unique and standard reference for European fauna.
- The database is a valuable resource for a wide range of users.
- The inclusion of detailed Hymenoptera data enhances its utility for entomological research.
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