GBIF Europe and Central Asia

Trinity College Dublin Herbarium - Version 1.59

moonligp@tcd.ie (Peter Moonlight) — Sat, 16 May 2026 16:56:45 +0000

Herbarium specimen data from the herbarium of Trinity College Dublin.

INSDC Environment Sample Sequences - Version 1.174

systems@gbif.org (GBIF Systems) — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:44 +0000

This dataset contains INSDC sequences associated with environmental sample identifiers. The dataset is prepared periodically using the public ENA API (https://www.ebi.ac.uk/ena/portal/api/) by querying data with the search parameters: `environmental_sample=True & host=""`EMBL-EBI also publishes other records in separate datasets (https://www.gbif.org/publisher/ada9d123-ddb4-467d-8891-806ea8d94230).The data was then processed as follows:1. Human sequences were excluded.2. For non-CONTIG records, the sample accession number (when available) along with the scientific name were used to identify sequence records corresponding to the same individuals (or group of organism of the same species in the same sample). Only one record was kept for each scientific name/sample accession number.3. Contigs and whole genome shotgun (WGS) records were added individually.4. The records that were missing some information were excluded. Only records associated with a specimen voucher or records containing both a location AND a date were kept.5. The records associated with the same vouchers are aggregated together.6. A lot of records left corresponded to individual sequences or reads corresponding to the same organisms. In practise, these were "duplicate" occurrence records that weren't filtered out in STEP 2 because the sample accession sample was missing. To identify those potential duplicates, we grouped all the remaining records by `scientific_name`, `collection_date`, `location`, `country`, `identified_by`, `collected_by` and `sample_accession` (when available). Then we excluded the groups that contained more than 50 records. The rationale behind the choice of threshold is explained here: https://github.com/gbif/embl-adapter/issues/10#issuecomment-8557579787. To improve the matching of the EBI scientific name to the GBIF backbone taxonomy, we incorporated the ENA taxonomic information. The kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, and genus were obtained from the ENA taxonomy checklist available here: http://ftp.ebi.ac.uk/pub/databases/ena/taxonomy/sdwca.zipMore information available here: https://github.com/gbif/embl-adapter#readmeYou can find the mapping used to format the EMBL data to Darwin Core Archive here: https://github.com/gbif/embl-adapter/blob/master/DATAMAPPING.md

INSDC Host Organism Sequences - Version 1.175

systems@gbif.org (GBIF Systems) — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:01:28 +0000

This dataset contains INSDC sequences associated with host organisms. The dataset is prepared periodically using the public ENA API (https://www.ebi.ac.uk/ena/portal/api/) using the methods described below.EMBL-EBI also publishes other records in separate datasets (https://www.gbif.org/publisher/ada9d123-ddb4-467d-8891-806ea8d94230).The data was then processed as follows:1. Human sequences were excluded.2. For non-CONTIG records, the sample accession number (when available) along with the scientific name were used to identify sequence records corresponding to the same individuals (or group of organism of the same species in the same sample). Only one record was kept for each scientific name/sample accession number.3. Contigs and whole genome shotgun (WGS) records were added individually.4. The records that were missing some information were excluded. Only records associated with a specimen voucher or records containing both a location AND a date were kept.5. The records associated with the same vouchers are aggregated together.6. A lot of records left corresponded to individual sequences or reads corresponding to the same organisms. In practise, these were "duplicate" occurrence records that weren't filtered out in STEP 2 because the sample accession sample was missing. To identify those potential duplicates, we grouped all the remaining records by `scientific_name`, `collection_date`, `location`, `country`, `identified_by`, `collected_by` and `sample_accession` (when available). Then we excluded the groups that contained more than 50 records. The rationale behind the choice of threshold is explained here: https://github.com/gbif/embl-adapter/issues/10#issuecomment-8557579787. To improve the matching of the EBI scientific name to the GBIF backbone taxonomy, we incorporated the ENA taxonomic information. The kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, and genus were obtained from the ENA taxonomy checklist available here: http://ftp.ebi.ac.uk/pub/databases/ena/taxonomy/sdwca.zipMore information available here: https://github.com/gbif/embl-adapter#readmeYou can find the mapping used to format the EMBL data to Darwin Core Archive here: https://github.com/gbif/embl-adapter/blob/master/DATAMAPPING.md

INSDC Sequences - Version 1.174

systems@gbif.org (GBIF Systems) — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:03:45 +0000

This dataset contains INSDC sequence records not associated with environmental sample identifiers or host organisms. The dataset is prepared periodically using the public ENA API (https://www.ebi.ac.uk/ena/portal/api/) by querying data with search parameters: `environmental_sample=False & host=""`EMBL-EBI also publishes other records in separate datasets (https://www.gbif.org/publisher/ada9d123-ddb4-467d-8891-806ea8d94230).The data was then processed as follows:1. Human sequences were excluded.2. For non-CONTIG records, the sample accession number (when available) along with the scientific name were used to identify sequence records corresponding to the same individuals (or group of organism of the same species in the same sample). Only one record was kept for each scientific name/sample accession number.3. Contigs and whole genome shotgun (WGS) records were added individually.4. The records that were missing some information were excluded. Only records associated with a specimen voucher or records containing both a location AND a date were kept.5. The records associated with the same vouchers are aggregated together.6. A lot of records left corresponded to individual sequences or reads corresponding to the same organisms. In practise, these were "duplicate" occurrence records that weren't filtered out in STEP 2 because the sample accession sample was missing. To identify those potential duplicates, we grouped all the remaining records by `scientific_name`, `collection_date`, `location`, `country`, `identified_by`, `collected_by` and `sample_accession` (when available). Then we excluded the groups that contained more than 50 records. The rationale behind the choice of threshold is explained here: https://github.com/gbif/embl-adapter/issues/10#issuecomment-8557579787. To improve the matching of the EBI scientific name to the GBIF backbone taxonomy, we incorporated the ENA taxonomic information. The kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, and genus were obtained from the ENA taxonomy checklist available here: http://ftp.ebi.ac.uk/pub/databases/ena/taxonomy/sdwca.zipMore information available here: https://github.com/gbif/embl-adapter#readmeYou can find the mapping used to format the EMBL data to Darwin Core Archive here: https://github.com/gbif/embl-adapter/blob/master/DATAMAPPING.md

Complesso Forestale La Selva - Fondazione Ethoikos Fauna Occurrence Data - Version 1.55

nicholas.williams@ethoikos.it (Nicholas Moray Williams) — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:38:31 +0000

Public records of fauna specimens and observations from La Selva forest, a sub-mediterranean environment near Siena, central Italy, curated by Fondazione Ethoikos, Radicondoli. The specimen collection is housed at the Corbaiola Field Station. New fauna specimens are continuously added to the collection. The majority of specimens consist of prepared insect specimens.

Nezahat Gökyiğit Botanic Garden (NGBB) Herbarium Specimens - Version 1.1

ramazanyalcinkaya@ngbb.org.tr (Ramazan Yalçınkaya) — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:50:14 +0000

This dataset contains herbarium and carpological specimens preserved in the Herbarium of the Nezahat Gökyiğit Botanic Garden, Türkiye. The collection currently includes more than 20,000 specimens, mainly representing the vascular plant diversity of Türkiye. The oldest specimen in the collection was collected in Erzurum in 1859. The herbarium includes specimens collected and identified by important international botanists, including P.H. Davis and Huber-Morath, together with contributions from numerous Turkish botanists and collectors. Since 2012, the herbarium has also served as one of the main research and botanical illustration centers for the Illustrated Flora of Turkey (Resimli Türkiye Florası) Project, supporting both botanical researchers and scientific plant illustrators. The dataset provides taxonomic, geographic and collection information associated with preserved specimens. Digitization efforts for the herbarium collection are ongoing.

Integrated occurrence records of protected saproxylic beetles: Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Lucanidae), Morimus asper (Sulzer, 1776) sensu lato and Rosalia alpina (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Bulgaria - Version 1.3

georgi.popgeorgiev@gmail.com (Georgi Popgeorgiev) — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:23:03 +0000

Dataset comprising compiled presence records of Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Lucanidae), Morimus asper (Sulzer, 1776) sensu lato, and Rosalia alpina (Linnaeus, 1758), sourced from published literature, scientific studies, incidental expert observations, the National Museum of Natural History–Sofia collection (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; NMNHS), and records shared in the Bulgarian Facebook group “The Insects and the Entomologists.” The dataset spans the period from the earliest faunistic publications for Bulgaria through 2025.

List of vascular plant species of the urban flora of Pinsk (Belarus) - Version 1.0

aleksandr-myalik@yandex.ru (Aliaksandar Mialik) — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:06:29 +0000

This article presents a list of wild native, alien, and cultivated vascular plant species in the city of Pinsk, located in southern Belarus in the valleys of the Pripyat and Pina rivers. The list was compiled based on field research by the dataset's authors, data from herbarium collections, and literary sources. In total, the list includes 1,170 infraspecific taxa, 1,138 species from 524 genera, 114 families, and 46 orders. The dataset includes species whose occurrence has been confirmed to date, as well as taxa previously recorded within the city of Pinsk.

Bat mist-netting data from Belarus - Version 1.3

alexa.lar@mail.ru (Aleksandra Larchanka) — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:56:33 +0000

This dataset contains occurrence records and morphological data for bats (Chiroptera) captured during mist-netting surveys conducted across Belarus. The work was carried out as part of a long-term study on the species composition, distribution, and ecology of bats in the region.Bats were captured using standard mist-nets set up near potential foraging areas, water bodies, forest edges, and roost sites. Nets were monitored regularly throughout the night. For each captured individual, we recorded species, sex, age class, reproductive status, and standard morphometric measurements (forearm length and body mass). Ectoparasites, when present, were collected and preserved for further study.All captured bats were handled in accordance with ethical guidelines and released unharmed at the capture site immediately after processing. This dataset provides valuable baseline information for monitoring bat populations, assessing habitat use, and supporting conservation planning in Belarus.

Bat echolocation calls from nature reserves of Belarus - Version 1.2

alexa.lar@mail.ru (Aleksandra Larchanka) — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:02:47 +0000

This dataset presents the results of an acoustic monitoring survey conducted as part of a study on the zonal-biotopic distribution of bats (Chiroptera) in Belarus. The primary goal was to document bat species occurrence and activity across a network of key protected and natural areas.The research covered a wide geographical scope, including several major protected areas: Narochansky National Park, Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park, Naliboksky Republican Landscape Reserve, Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve, and Pripyatsky National Park. Additionally, surveys were carried out in two regions of the country to provide comparative data from non-protected landscapes: the Gorodok District of the Vitebsk Region and the Mogilev District of the Mogilev Region.Bat echolocation calls were recorded using BATLOGGER M and Batcorder ecoObs. All recorded data were subsequently manually checked and identified to the species level using specialized acoustic analysis software to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the identifications.

Birds — Osteological Collection - Version 1.85

spalpurina@gbif.org (Salza Palpurina) — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:18 +0000

The Osteological Birds Collection as established in 1900. It numbers 4862 complete and partial skeletons and separate bones of the birds, mainly from Bulgaria, but also from Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belarus, Spain, Kazakhstan, China, USA, Antarctica, etc. Contains 19 complete mounted skeletons of birds. All remaining skeletons are kept unarticulated and unmounted.

Lichenized Fungi - Version 1.89

spalpurina@gbif.org (Salza Palpurina) — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:18 +0000

The lichenological collection of the National Museum of Natural History in Sofia has been established in 1980s with the purchase of the personal collection of the first Bulgarian female lichenologist - Bozhana Zhelezova. The lichenological collection is registered in GRSciColl under the code [BG-NMNHS-MYC](https://scientific-collections.gbif.org/collection/0b347ac9-5b02-434a-b562-c48507a32243) and uses this code as a prefix for its catalogue numbers. Currently, it contains just Bozhana Zhelezova's collection (~3500 specimens) that consists mostly of specimens collected on the territory of Bulgaria, plus exchanged gift vouchers from Eurasia. Until 2020 the lichenological collection was stored in boxes in the museum's attic. In 2020 the entire collection, together with the vascular and bryophyte collection, was moved to a newly built depot, with proper air-conditioning or humidity control. The renovation of the depot was funded by DiSSco-BG. The herbarium of the museum, of which the collection is part, was registered in Index Herbariorum in 2021 under the acronym [BNHM](http://sweetgum.nybg.org/science/ih/herbarium-details/?irn=260118). The herbarium currently contains three separate collections — vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens.Digitisation of the herbarium specimens has been underway since 2022 as part of the Distributed System of Scientific Collections (DiSSCo) in Bulgaria (DiSSCo-BG).The lichenological collection is now completely transcribed, almost completely georeferenced, and is currently going through the process of imaging and data quality checks.

Terrestrial arthropods from caves and other subterranean habitats in the Canary Islands - Version 1.0

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:22:29 +0000

We present here a database on all the known terrestrial arthropods living in caves and other subterranean habitats in the Canary Islands, focusing on the seven main islands of the archipelago, namely Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma, and El Hierro. The assembled dataset is a synthesis of the last 40 years of research in the subterranean terrestrial fauna of the Canary Islands and includes both published and unpublished data from caves and subterranean habitats like the Milieu Souterrain Superficiel (MSS). The dataset consists of 830 occurrences for 210 species of terrestrial arthropods belonging to Arachnida, Myriapoda, Malacostraca and Hexapoda.

Occurrence data of Lactarius and Lactifluus from Sardinia, Italy - Version 1.2

rinaldi.ac.2@gmail.com (Andrea Rinaldi) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:36:21 +0000

New 123 records added

A comprehensive dataset for assessing vertebrate diversity in Italian urban ecosystems (2023-2025) - Version 1.7

diego.rubolini@unimi.it (Diego Rubolini) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:36:35 +0000

Urban vertebrate assemblages offer valuable insights into biodiversity patterns under intense anthropogenic pressure, yet multi-taxon datasets collected using standardized protocols across cities and along an urban–rural gradients remain scarce. With this resource, we provide the NBFC (National Biodiversity Future Centre) vertebrate dataset, a standardized and comprehensive dataset of vertebrate occurrence and abundance data across six Italian cities (Turin, Milan, Florence, Rome, Naples, and Campobasso), encompassing diverse urban configurations and covering a broad range of latitudinal and climatic conditions across Italy. Surveys were conducted within a stratified 1×1 km grid design representing gradients of green space extent and fragmentation, allowing robust comparisons across cities (based on the EEA spatial grid, see Dondina et al. 2025). Provided coordinates are grid centroids. We surveyed a total of 202 grid cells, recording 117 bird species, 17 bat species, 15 medium- and large-sized mammal species, 16 small-sized mammal species, and 10 reptile species. Data were collected between 2023 and 2025 following standardized protocols tailored to each taxon and verified by experts. The dataset provides a unique, spatially replicated, and methodologically integrated resource to investigate ecological responses to urbanization, cross-taxon biodiversity patterns, and the effects of landscape structure, land-use, and socioeconomic gradients on vertebrate communities across the Italian peninsula. Details of sampling protocols and examples of potential uses of the data are provided in the following two associated resources:

Alba R, Ancillotto L, Assandri G, Bani L, Bajno L, Caprio E, Chamberlain D, Ilahiane L, Limonciello L, Marcolin F, Mori E, Orioli V, Rubolini R, Russo V, Viviano A, Dondina O, Loy A (2026) A comprehensive dataset for assessing vertebrate diversity in Italian urban ecosystems. DOI: XXXXXX

Alba R, Limonciello L (2026) A comprehensive dataset for assessing vertebrate diversity in Italian urban ecosystems. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18837385

AcknowledgementsThe generation of this resource was funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.4 - Call for tender No. 3138 of 16 December 2021, rectified by Decree n.3175 of 18 December 2021 of Italian Ministry of University and Research funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU; Award Number: Project code CN_00000033, Concession Decree No. 1034 of 17 June 2022 adopted by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, CUP D13C22001350001, Project title “National Biodiversity Future Center - NBFC”.

Insect findings in bat hibernation sites of Belarus - Version 1.2

alexa.lar@mail.ru (Aleksandra Larchanka) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:02:57 +0000

The data were collected during regular monitoring of bat wintering sites in anthropogenic shelters (mainly abandoned buildings and basements) in Belarus. Alongside bat observations, all lepidopteran species encountered in a hibernating state were recorded.

Bat ectoparasites and host associations from Belarus - Version 1.2

alexa.lar@mail.ru (Aleksandra Larchanka) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:01:55 +0000

This dataset contains information on ectoparasites collected from bats (Chiroptera) in Belarus, primarily between 2019 and 2023, and also includes several earlier collections. It documents the diversity and host associations of various ectoparasite taxa, including fleas (Siphonaptera), mites (Mesostigmata, Trombidiformes), flies (Diptera: Nycteribiidae), bugs (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), and soft ticks (Ixodida: Argasidae).The data were collected during bat mist-netting studies conducted across a wide range of habitats and protected areas in Belarus.Ectoparasites were collected directly from captured bats and preserved in 70% ethanol. Subsequently, representative specimens from the majority of the samples were mounted on microscope slides using Faure-Berlese medium. All specimens are housed in the first author's collection and were identified by Aleksandra I. Larchanka and Maria V. Orlova.

Bat wintering records from Belarus - Version 1.1

alexa.lar@mail.ru (Aleksandra Larchanka) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:24 +0000

This dataset contains records of bats (Chiroptera) observed during winter hibernation surveys in Belarus between 2018 and 2024. It documents the presence and abundance of bat species in underground shelters, such as basements, cellars, fortifications, and other subterranean spaces.The surveys were conducted primarily during the winter months (November–February) across all regions of Belarus.For each observation, the following information is provided: species, number of individuals recorded, sex (if determined), exact date, and geographic coordinates. To protect sensitive hibernation sites from potential disturbance or vandalism, the coordinates have been intentionally generalised (with an uncertainty of approximately 1 km). The original exact locations are known to the authors and are available to researchers upon reasonable request for conservation or scientific research purposes.In many cases, accompanying remarks indicate the presence of other hibernating arthropods, including butterflies (e.g., Scoliopteryx libatrix, Aglais io, Triphosa dubitata), spiders, and mosquitoes that share hibernation sites with bats.The data were collected by visual inspection of hibernation sites and are based on non-invasive observations, ensuring minimal disturbance to the animals. This dataset contributes to the understanding of bat hibernation ecology, species distribution, and population trends in Belarus, and provides valuable baseline information for conservation planning.

Invertebrates collected during the field trip of the XII European Symposium on Saproxylic Ecology (ESSE2025) in Belagaio Nature State Reserve (Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy) - Version 1.6

alessandro.campanaro@crea.gov.it (Alessandro Campanaro) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:53:17 +0000

Coordinates checked and minor errors fixed

Wild bee (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) collection of the Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Museum of Zoology - Version 1.3

kazimieras.martinaitis@zoomuziejus.lt (Kazimieras Martinaitis) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:08:21 +0000

This dataset contains occurrence records from the entomological (Hymenoptera)collection of the Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Museum of Zoology (Lithuania). The collection primarily consists of preserved insect specimens collected across Lithuania and adjacent regions by dr. Virgilijus Monsevičius.The dataset includes taxonomically verified records with standardized scientific names. Occurrence data have been digitized and structured according to Darwin Core standards to support biodiversity research, species distribution analyses, and conservation planning.Specimens in this dataset represent historical and recent collections and include associated metadata such as collection locality, date and identifiers when available.

Fondazione Ethoikos - Supplemental Fauna Occurrence Data - Version 1.15

nicholas.williams@ethoikos.it (Nicholas Moray Williams) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:23 +0000

Public records of fauna specimens and observations curated by Fondazione Ethoikos, Radicondoli. Collected or recorded outside the limits of La Selva forest. The specimen collection is housed at the Corbaiola Field Station. New fauna specimens are continuously added to the collection. The majority of specimens consist of prepared insect specimens.

Ostracods (Crustacea, Ostracoda) from groundwater habitats in Italy - Version 1.0

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:32:48 +0000

We present a database on ostracods (Crustacea, Ostracoda) collected from groundwater habitats in Italy between 2009 and 2018. A total of 65 samples containing ostracods were collected from 15 natural caves, one mine, and one aquifer across mainland Italy and Sicily. The survey yielded 19 taxa, identified to the lowest possible taxonomic level.

Field data of VectorNet priority mosquito species occurrence in Balkan countries and southern Italy - Version 1.8

fabio.bigoni@ext.efsa.europa.eu (Fabio Bigoni) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:54:13 +0000

Multitaxonomic dataset of Alpe di Catenaia beech forest - Version 1.2

alessandro.campanaro@crea.gov.it (Alessandro Campanaro) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:58:17 +0000

Temporal coverage updated

Fieldwork for Culicoides biting midges in the Balkans (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Slovenia) and North Africa (Lybia). - Version 1.1

fabio.bigoni@ext.efsa.europa.eu (Fabio Bigoni) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:35:10 +0000

"A specific collaboration was established with entomologists who had received training within the framework of VectorNet, during the “Training course on Culicoides biting midges” held in 2023 at IZSAM in Teramo, Italy.The collection sites have been selected according to the possibility of placing traps near animals (excluding enclosed stables), the availability of collaborative farm owners, and their distribution across different regions of the Countries.Blacklight suction traps were used to collect data on the distribution and seasonal abundance of the Culicoides vector species.A total of 37 collection sites were selected and sampled, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lybia, Montenegro, and Slovenia."

Systematic literature review on the distribution of priority culicoides species within the VectorNet geographical area - Version 1.1

fabio.bigoni@ext.efsa.europa.eu (Fabio Bigoni) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:31:55 +0000

Within the context of VectorNet, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publish regularly updated vector distribution maps, which are informed by a comprehensive review of the literature, data from the VectorNet Entomological Network, and relevant reports. These data were generated through the systematic collection of data derived from peer-reviewed publications. The primary objective of this living systematic literature review (SLR) is to gather information regarding the presence, abundance, and seasonal patterns of targeted culicoides species within the geographical scope defined by VectorNet. Studies will be identified through searches in Web of Science™ and Medline/PubMed. Eligible studies were screened and analysed for methodological rigor and relevance. The review will provide rigorous data that will be integrated in the VectorNet distribution maps.

Published and unpublished existing data of VectorNet priority mosquito species occurrence in Europe, the Mediterranean Middle East and North Africa - Version 1.5

fabio.bigoni@ext.efsa.europa.eu (Fabio Bigoni) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:05:43 +0000

Within the context of VectorNet, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publish regularly updated vector distribution maps, which are informed by a comprehensive review of the literature and data shared by experts, and also completed by targeted field studies. This study aimed at completing the distribution dataset for, in particular, Culex tritaeniorhynchus and other Culex species (such as Cs. modestus, Cx. theileri, Cx. perexiguus) in the Balkan countries and southern Italy, but also for other VectorNet priority species in other countries of Europe, the Mediterranean Middle East and North Africa. The obtained dataset includes published data collated through a targeted literature review and data generated and shared by local teams (7,915 data lines).

Systematic literature review on the distribution of priority mosquitoes species within the VectorNet geographical area - Version 1.2

fabio.bigoni@ext.efsa.europa.eu (Fabio Bigoni) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:15:13 +0000

Within the context of VectorNet, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publish regularly updated vector distribution maps, which are informed by a comprehensive review of the literature, data from the VectorNet Entomological Network, and relevant reports. These data were generated through the systematic collection of data derived from peer-reviewed publications. The primary objective of this living systematic literature review (SLR) is to gather information regarding the presence, abundance, and seasonal patterns of targeted mosquitoes species within the geographical scope defined by VectorNet. Studies will be identified through searches in Web of Science™ and Medline/PubMed. Eligible studies were screened and analysed for methodological rigor and relevance. The review will provide rigorous data that will be integrated in the VectorNet distribution maps.

Systematic literature review on the distribution of priority sandflies species within the VectorNet geographical area - Version 1.1

fabio.bigoni@ext.efsa.europa.eu (Fabio Bigoni) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:32:33 +0000

Within the context of VectorNet, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publish regularly updated vector distribution maps, which are informed by a comprehensive review of the literature, data from the VectorNet Entomological Network, and relevant reports. These data were generated through the systematic collection of data derived from peer-reviewed publications. The primary objective of this living systematic literature review (SLR) is to gather information regarding the presence, abundance, and seasonal patterns of targeted sandflies species within the geographical scope defined by VectorNet. Studies will be identified through searches in Web of Science™ and Medline/PubMed. Eligible studies were screened and analysed for methodological rigor and relevance. The review will provide rigorous data that will be integrated in the VectorNet distribution maps.

Field collections of sand fly priority species in Moldova and Turkey - Version 1.1

fabio.bigoni@ext.efsa.europa.eu (Fabio Bigoni) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:28:02 +0000

Within VectorNet updated vector distribution maps, this targeted sand fly trapping was performed at chosen trapping sites in Moldova and Turkey based on the previous gap of knowledge analysis. In Moldova, the trapping aimed at update of the sand fly distribution, species composition and seasonality in Moldova, a country at the edge of sand fly distribution in Europe, compared to the data of a previous entomological survey performed in 2013-2017. In Turkey, field collections of sand flies were done in in Anatolia, eastern Turkey, as monthly collections conducted between April and November 2025 in Adana Province.

The Herbarium of Tajik National University - Version 1.5

r.s.johaadien@nhm.uio.no (Rukaya Johaadien) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:09:52 +0000

Migrated from https://tajik.ipt.gbif.no/resource?r=tnu

The Herbarium Fund of the Institute of Botany, Plant Physiology and Genetics at the Tajikistan National Academy of Sciences - BRAHMS records - Version 1.13

r.s.johaadien@nhm.uio.no (Rukaya Johaadien) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:07:10 +0000

Migrated from https://tajik.ipt.gbif.no/resource?r=tnas-brahms

The Herbarium Fund of the Institute of Botany, Plant Physiology and Genetics at the Tajikistan National Academy of Sciences - non-BRAHMS records - Version 1.0

r.s.johaadien@nhm.uio.no (Rukaya Johaadien) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:03:40 +0000

Migrated from https://tajik.ipt.gbif.no/resource?r=tnas

Khatlon Scientific Center - Version 1.2

r.s.johaadien@nhm.uio.no (Rukaya Johaadien) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:31 +0000

Migrated from https://tajik.ipt.gbif.no/resource?r=khatlon

Observations of Arman Hovakimyan - Version 1.1

r.s.johaadien@nhm.uio.no (Rukaya Johaadien) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:45:31 +0000

Data mobilized through the CESP2021-010:Mentoring GBIF Armenia – GBIF France and GIZ-83406212:Biodiversity Data Digitization, Mobilization and Management in Armenia projects.

Field observations in the framework of CESP2021-010:Mentoring GBIF Armenia – GBIF France and GIZ-83406212:Biodiversity Data Digitization, Mobilization and Management in Armenia - Version 1.1

r.s.johaadien@nhm.uio.no (Rukaya Johaadien) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:45:25 +0000

Migrated from https://armenia.ipt.gbif.no/resource?r=obs_ala_avagyan

Seed Collection of Crops and Crops’ Wild Relatives (CWRs) of Armenia - Version 1.1

r.s.johaadien@nhm.uio.no (Rukaya Johaadien) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:04:08 +0000

Migrated from https://armenia.ipt.gbif.no/resource?r=scccwr_armenia

Seed Collection of Vegetable and Industrial crops of Armenia - Version 1.3

r.s.johaadien@nhm.uio.no (Rukaya Johaadien) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:02:28 +0000

Migration from https://armenia.ipt.gbif.no/resource?r=scvic-cultivated-vegetables-and-technical-crops

Vegetation plots collected in dry grasslands throughout Bulgaria and Romanian Dobrudzha - Version 1.14

spalpurina@gbif.org (Salza Palpurina) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:20:04 +0000

Updated associated parties: originators

The Atlas of Breeding Birds in the City of Milan (2009-2024) - Version 1.4

diego.rubolini@unimi.it (Diego Rubolini) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:55:53 +0000

This occurrence dataset provides georeferenced, validated records of breeding bird species recorded in the city of Milan (Northern Italy) during two distinct temporal periods, 2009-2013 and 2020-2024. The dataset was assembled from several sources (mostly the Ornitho.it web platform) and was managed by the Università degli Studi di Milano, Associazione GuardaMI and Associazione FaunaViva mainly in the framework of two different citizen science projects, GuardaMI (2020-2024) and AViUM (2009-2013, Bonazzi et al. 2005). The original data went through a careful, expert-based evaluation process and only validated data are included in the final dataset. Original observation data were aggregated by month and by 1 km grid units (custom spatial grid, available at https://doi.org/10.13130/RD_UNIMI/G7ZWBS/) and the provided occurrences thus have a spatial accuracy of 1 km and a temporal accuracy of 1 month. The coordinates associated with each record are the geographic coordinates (EPSG:4326) of the centroids of each 1 km grid cell. The grid cell identifier is provided in the field “locationID”. The dataset was used to realise distribution maps for "The Atlas of Breeding Birds in the City of Milan", which will be published by the Milano University Press and will be available in Open Access at https://doi.org/10.54103/milanoup.306/ (Nova et al. 2026).The dataset includes all records for 80 confirmed breeding species, and each record has an associated breeding code (field “eventRemarks”) (the highest breeding evidence recorded for a given species in a given month/year combination in each grid cell).The dataset further includes occurrences for 10 native species that have been recorded during the breeding season in the city of Milano and may potentially breed there but lack breeding evidence, as well as for 6 non-established, non-native species. For non-breeding native species, occurrences recorded during the non-breeding period are also provided for comparison, and the field “eventRemarks” hence provides details on whether a given occurrence record belongs to the “breeding” or the “non-breeding” period. References

Bonazzi P., Buvoli L., Belardi M., Brambilla M., Celada C., Favaron M., Gottardi G., Nova M., Rubolini D., Fornasari L. (2005). Il progetto AVIUM - Atlante VIrtuale degli Uccelli di Milano. Ecologia Urbana XVII: 13-16

Nova M., Ilahiane L., Deaddis M., Di Martino S., Sozzi M., Lardelli R., Gottardi G., Bonazzi P., Brambilla M., Rubolini D. (2026). Atlante degli uccelli nidificanti nella città di Milano. Milano University Press, Milano

Systematic literature review on the distribution of priority tick species within the VectorNet geographical area - Version 1.3

fabio.bigoni@ext.efsa.europa.eu (Fabio Bigoni) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:35:11 +0000

Within the context of VectorNet, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publish regularly updated vector distribution maps, which are informed by a comprehensive review of the literature, data from the VectorNet Entomological Network, and relevant reports. These data were generated through the systematic collection of data derived from peer-reviewed publications. The primary objective of this living systematic literature review (SLR) is to gather information regarding the presence, abundance, and seasonal patterns of targeted tick species within the geographical scope defined by VectorNet. Studies will be identified through searches in Web of Science™ and Medline/PubMed. Eligible studies were screened and analysed for methodological rigor and relevance. The review will provide rigorous data that will be integrated in the VectorNet distribution maps.

Data collected during field campaigns on ixodid ticks in Montenegro and Italy (2025) - Version 1.2

spalpurina@gbif.org (Salza Palpurina) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:46:37 +0000

Within the context of VectorNet area, teams of experts gathered specimens and other available information on the presence of selected priority tick species. The aim was to identify and confirm new locations for target tick species, where gap-analysis suggested likely presence.

Tardigrade diversity in alpine fens in Northwestern Italy - Version 1.4

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:17:57 +0000

We present here a database on the tardigrades (Tardigrada) collected in bogs and fens in Northwestern Italy in 2023 and 2024. We sampled five areas, collected 35 samples and found tardigrades in 34 of them. The survey yielded a total of 912 individuals from 30 species, of which five identified only at genus level.

Survey of wet mosses from alpine fens and bogs in northwestern Italy - Version 1.1

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:01:04 +0000

We present here a database on the wet or submerged mosses collected in bogs and fens in Northwestern Italy in 2023 and 2024. We sampled five areas and collected 35 samples. The survey yielded a total of 17 species belonging to seven genera.

Bdelloid rotifers and tardigrades from small water bodies in Western Greenland - Version 1.3

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:32:58 +0000

We present here a database on the bdelloid rotifers (Rotifera Bdelloidea) and tardigrades (Tardigrada) collected in bogs, fens, ponds, and small lakes in Greenland in August 2024. The survey yielded a total of 7 taxa identified at species level and 1 at genus level for bdelloids, 3 at genus level for tardigrades, in addition to organisms identified at the class level only.

Myrmecological Collection from Italian Citizen Science Project “School of Ants” - Version 1.1

alessandro.campanaro@crea.gov.it (Alessandro Campanaro) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:43:23 +0000

CC license chaged to CC-BY

Albanian Chrysomelidae (Coleoptera) occurence data, 2025 - Version 1.0

ilaria.rosati@cnr.it (Ilaria Rosati) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:47:22 +0000

This dataset contains occurence data for 2006 Chrysomelidae (Coleoptera) specimens, belonging to 81 different species, collected in Albania during summer 2025.

Collezione vertebratologica Benedetto Lanza della Società Romana di Scienze Naturali - Version 1.0

ilaria.rosati@cnr.it (Ilaria Rosati) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:25:02 +0000

Collection consisting of dried specimens, specimens preserved in liquid, and osteological specimens obtained through direct field collection, exchanges, and donations.

Invasive crayfish occurrence in the subalpine Lake Orta (NW Italy) in 2021-2022 - Version 1.16

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:19:48 +0000

Occurrence monthly records of Faxonius limosus and Procambarus clarkii at 6 sampling sites in lake Orta (North-western Italy) are included in the dataset for the period June 2021 to May 2022. The lake is a site of the network LTER Italy (https://www.lteritalia.it). The dataset includes 186 occurrence records (including organism quantity and occurrence status present/absent).

Occurrence of invasive Faxonius limosus in the subalpine Lake Mergozzo (NW-Italy) in 2021-2022 - Version 1.10

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:54:20 +0000

We report the first occurrence records of the spiny-cheek crayfish Faxonius limosus in Lake Mergozzo (North-western Italy). Monthly monitoring of 4 sampling sites were executed from June 2021 to May 2022.

Invasive crayfish occurrence in the subalpine Lake Maggiore (NW Italy) in 2017-2018 - Version 1.12

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:33:01 +0000

We documented the occurrence of three invasive crayfish species Pacifastacus leniusculus (Dana, 1852), Procambarus clarkii (Girard, 1852) and Faxonius limosus (Rafinesque, 1817) in the deep subalpine Lake Maggiore from April 2017 to July 2018. In total 80 records of occurrence from 75 sampling points are included in the dataset. Lake Maggiore belongs to the national (LTER-Italy), European (LTER-Europe) and International (ILTER) long-term ecological research networks (LTER) as a part of the site “IT-08 Southern Alpine lakes” (http://www. lteritalia.it/).

Invasive crayfish occurrence in Piedmont plain lakes (NW Italy) - Version 1.8

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:02:14 +0000

This dataset compiles data from a field survey of 17 lakes located in the Piedmont plain (Northwestern Italy), conducted from late June to early October 2025. The primary objective of the survey was to update and expand current knowledge on the occurrence and population status of non-native crayfish within the region. The data provide an updated overview of invasive crayfish distribution in Piedmont's lakes and can support biodiversity monitoring, invasive management and conservation planning (Boggero et al., 2025).

In Vitro Plant Culture Collection of the Central Botanical Garden of the NAS of Belarus - Version 1.1

aleksandr-myalik@yandex.ru (Aliaksandar Mialik) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:10:51 +0000

This dataset contains occurrence records for living plant material maintained ex situ as in vitro cultures at the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (Central Botanical Garden of the NAS of Belarus). Records document taxonomic identity, event dates, and basic georeferencing for the originating locations, while cultivation and maintenance context is provided in dynamicProperties. The dataset is designed to document biodiversity, ex situ conservation, and support research on the reproduction and long-term conservation of taxa.

Report on the environmental impact of the project involving a change in the number and parameters of the wind power plants at the planned Banie III wind farm - Version 1.2

arodrigues@gbif.org (Andrew Rodrigues) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:23:44 +0000

This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original book / thesis / monograph Dariusz Janicki, Ph. D. (2019): Report on the environmental impact of the project involving a change in the number and parameters of the wind power plants at the planned Banie III wind farm. Szczecin: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17263131

Spiders of Greece - Version 1.6

bolanakisjohn@hotmail.com (Giannis Bolanakis) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:42:04 +0000

New assocaited part added (reviewer)

Presence/absence of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) in Southern Rhodopes, Greece (1970-2019) - Version 1.5

agal@env.aegean.gr (Alexandros Galanidis) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:44:47 +0000

Contacts updated - Forest Office of Drama (personal name field removed)

The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Italy - AIRONE project (2010-2025) - Version 1.2

diego.rubolini@unimi.it (Diego Rubolini) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:49:27 +0000

This occurrence dataset provides georeferenced, validated records of all bird species recorded in Italy during winters (December 1 - January 31) 2010-2011 to 2024-2025. The data were collected through the web portal Ornitho.it, managed by the Centro Italiano Studi Ornitologici (CISO) in collaboration with other Italian national and regional ornithological and nature conservation organizations (see Ornitho.it Partner Page) in the framework of two different citizen science projects, the "Atlante degli uccelli d'Italia in inverno" (winters 2010-2011 to 2015-2016) and the AIRONE project (winter 2024-2025). The data went through a careful, expert-based evaluation process and only validated data are included in the dataset. Original observation data were aggregated by month and by 1 km grid units of the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) spatial grid, and occurrences thus have a spatial accuracy of 1 km and a temporal accuracy of 1 month. The coordinates associated with each record are the geographic coordinates (EPSG:4326) of the centroids of each 1 km UTM grid cell. For endangered and rare species (e.g. large diurnal and nocturnal raptors, some falcons) the spatial accuracy of occurrence records is 10 km (coordinates corresponding to centroids of 10 km UTM grid cells). According to the Ornitho.it rules, original data are property of observers and can be accessed through the Ornitho.it web portal.

Lake District meiofauna Workshop records - Version 1.6

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:27:22 +0000

The present dataset refers to all the records of meiofauna collected from the English Lake District (UK) and identified during the First freshwater meiofauna workshop from 27th August to 11th September 2025, organised by the National History Museum of London. The data were structured based on the Darwin Core standard (Wieczorek et al., 2012). The dataset includes 299 occurrence records of 209 distinct taxa of meiofauna belonging to 46 families, 24 orders and 8 major taxonomic groups. More, two new species (Tardigrades) were found in the Lake District , a region of exceptional ecological and biogeographical interest. This dataset is integral part of the paper "Freshwater and limno-terrestrial meiofauna of the Lake District, UK" by Majdi et al., submitted to Biogeographia.

Suez Wind Energy BOO Wind Power Plant 1.1 GW - SWE North (PLOT 1) Bat Addendum Report - Version 1.5

arodrigues@gbif.org (Andrew Rodrigues) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:06:28 +0000

This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original book / thesis / monograph EcoConServ, ECO Consult Jude Center (2024): Suez Wind Energy BOO Wind Power Plant 1.1 GW - SWE North (PLOT 1) Bat Addendum Report. Cairo, Egypt: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14537375

Nakkaş Highway Bat Surveys Final Report - Version 1.2

arodrigues@gbif.org (Andrew Rodrigues) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:06:28 +0000

This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original book / thesis / monograph Boyla, Kerem Ali (2021): Nakkaş Highway Bat Surveys Final Report. Istanbul, Turkey: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14532930

Nakkas Highway Bird Surveys Report 2021 - Version 1.3

arodrigues@gbif.org (Andrew Rodrigues) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:06:10 +0000

This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original book / thesis / monograph Boyla, Kerem Ali, Demirhan, Esra (2021): Nakkas Highway Bird Surveys Report 2021. Istanbul, Turkey: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14533047

Additional Assessment Report - Crucea North Wind Farm 99 MW - Version 1.4

arodrigues@gbif.org (Andrew Rodrigues) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:06:04 +0000

This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original book / thesis / monograph Temesvary, Peter, Heinz, Dr. Walter, Gundert, Martin (2013): Additional Assessment Report - Crucea North Wind Farm 99 MW. Constanta County, Romania: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17263512

Common bird monitoring scheme in Bulgaria - Version 1.5

georgi.popgeorgiev@gmail.com (Georgi Popgeorgiev) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:35:30 +0000

Ad data for 2024 and 2025

Mid-winter count of water birds and other bird species in Bulgaria - Version 1.6

georgi.popgeorgiev@gmail.com (Georgi Popgeorgiev) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:03 +0000

Udate data for 2025 and 2026.

Biological invasions in the Anthropocene: Patterns, processes and hidden invasions in an alien amphibian model - Version 1.3

andreas.allspach@senckenberg.de (Andreas Allspach) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:26:05 +0000

Biological invasions are a major challenge for natural systems in the Anthropocene, yet their underlying dynamics often remain insufficiently understood. This project establishes Johnstone’s Whistling Frog (Eleutherodactylus johnstonei) as a new alien amphibian model and reevaluates long-held assumptions about invasion processes and patterns. Native to a small Lesser Antillean island, E. johnstonei has achieved an unexpectedly broad exotic distribution. By integrating ecological, genetic, and microbiome perspectives, this work reveals that the species’ invasion success is driven less by intrinsic biological superiority and more by its compatibility with human-dominated environments.Field surveys conducted 25 years after the frog’s introduction to Colombia demonstrate that its distribution remains tightly associated with urban habitats and their characteristic environmental conditions. Comparative genetic analyses across E. johnstonei, its successful alien congener E. antillensis, and the island endemic E. portoricensis show consistently low genetic diversity in both native and exotic populations, indicating that genetic impoverishment does not preclude invasion success. Instead, species distribution models highlight human footprint as a key predictor of the frog’s wide exotic range. Furthermore, microbiome analyses reveal distinct microbial communities between native and introduced populations, suggesting that microbial restructuring accompanies range expansion and may reflect underlying adaptive or transfer processes.Together, these findings challenge conventional invasion theory by illustrating that islands can act as sources instead of sinks and that species with low genetic diversity can thrive across continents when human-mediated disturbances create favorable conditions. The study argues that conservation strategies should prioritize protecting native habitats over targeting adaptable alien species that succeed largely because of anthropogenic change. More broadly, it calls for a rethinking of "nativeness" in an era of rapid environmental transformation and underscores that the resilience of both macro- and micro-communities - rather than species origin - will shape biodiversity outcomes in the Anthropocene.

Inventory of marine amphipod species from Italian waters: an update - Version 1.2

ilaria.rosati@cnr.it (Ilaria Rosati) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:52:41 +0000

This dataset provides an updated inventory of amphipod species occurring in Italian marine waters, resulting from unpublished data by public and private institutions, in a period comprised between the early 1980s to 2025. A total of 4344 records were listed, representing 302 species, 127 genera, and 51 families. The highest species richness was registered in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The dataset also documents eleven non-indigenous species (NIS) for Mediterranean Sea.Habitat characterization of sampling sites revealed amphipod species across fifteen substrate types, underscoring their broad habitat plasticity. The spatial and temporal resolution of the compiled data offers valuable insights into patterns of amphipod distribution and community composition, and provides a robust baseline for biodiversity assessments, environmental monitoring, and the management of emerging NIS in Italian marine ecosystems. The present dataset integrates the Italian amphipod checklist.

Amphipod species in European marine waters - Version 1.4

ilaria.rosati@cnr.it (Ilaria Rosati) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:21:53 +0000

The dataset collects all the nominal Amphipoda species retrieved from the scientific literature and the respective distribution across marine European and North Atlantic African waters. In this dataset, each record is associated with taxonomic information (i.e. species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom) and sampling event details including date, location and geographical coordinates. The records were retrieved together with the associated geographical coordinates (longitude and latitude); where publications did not provide geographical coordinates, the occurrences were placed at the point closest to the sampling site. The occurrence records included in the dataset were collected from 1936 to 2024.

The small mammals (Eulipotyphla, Lagomorpha, Rodentia) of the Sakar Mtn. - Version 1.1

georgi.popgeorgiev@gmail.com (Georgi Popgeorgiev) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:47:41 +0000

Minor edits in the metadata description and short title

New data on rotifers (Rotifera) from European waterbodies - Version 1.10

lukashanets.dima@gmail.com (Dzmitry Lukashanets) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:03:27 +0000

This survey is the result of long-term study of rotifers in European waters conducted by the authors of the dataset. All major types of European freshwater and brackish inland water bodies were studied - lotic (rivers, streams, brooks, waterfalls, canals), lentic (lakes, ponds, swamps, bogs, marshes, puddles, cryoconite holes and other temporary waterbodies) and transitional (estuaries). The littoral zone of the Black Sea and the south coast of La Manche represent marine biotopes in this dataset.The studies were conducted from 1976 to 2016 during which period more than 961 samples were collected and processed. Sampling covered 16 countries, the territory from Arctic to Mediterranean including 21 localities with protected status (with the necessary permissions). Part of the material from Northern Ukraine was collected by E. Ovander in Chernobyl exclusion zone and nearby regions before the Chernobyl catastrophe (1977-1981). Latitudes ranged from N 79.0 to N 40.9, and altitudes from 0 to 1398 m above sea level. The total number of rotifer records in the dataset is 4,862, these include 472 taxa of the species rank (species and subspecies) belonging to 83 genera (67 of Monogononta, 15 of Bdelloidea, and 1 of Seisonida). For some samples, the dataset also includes measurements of the environmental parameters (water temperature, pH, oxygen concentration, salinity) along with the rotifer densities per L of volume.

Abramo Massalongo Lichen Collection - Version 1.2

ilaria.rosati@cnr.it (Ilaria Rosati) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:28:35 +0000

The lichen collection "Abramo Massalongo" includes 594 exsiccata of 490 taxa, mainly collected in North-Eastern Italy between 1845 and 1855. The collection represents a historically and taxonomically significant dataset documenting early lichenological research in Italy and Europe.

Cultivated plants of the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus - Version 1.2

aleksandr-myalik@yandex.ru (Aliaksandar Mialik) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:58:40 +0000

A list of taxa from the living plant collections of the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus is presented, the species affiliation of which is confirmed by herbarium collections and observations on the inaturalist.org platform.

Museo di Zoologia (MZUR) - Sapienza University of Rome - Version 1.2

caterina.giovinazzo@uniroma1.it (Caterina Giovinazzo) — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:14 +0000

The Zoological Museum of Sapienza University of Rome (MZUR) is one of the most ancient Roman scientific museums. It hosts around 1 million specimens (both dry- and ethanol-preserved), ranging from Vertebrates to Invertebrates, coming from all the Biogeographical Regions.

Spontaneous flora of the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus - Version 1.0

aleksandr-myalik@yandex.ru (Aliaksandar Mialik) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:29:26 +0000

This paper presents the current species composition of the spontaneous flora of the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (Minsk), comprising 785 vascular plant species from 419 genera and 100 families. The native flora comprises 236 species from 151 genera and 57 families, while the alien flora comprises 549 species from 332 genera and 90 families.

Oil-bearing energy plants (KF-705.2) - Version 1.4

andriy.mosiakin@outlook.com (Andriy Mosiakin) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:25:39 +0000

The oil-bearing energy plants collection at the M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden includes winter and spring crops, mainly from the cabbage family, such as winter cress, turnip mustard, and false flax. The department has developed around 20 high-oil-yielding cultivars, many registered in the State Register of Plant Varieties, for biodiesel production. These crops demonstrate high oil content (40–49%), seed yields of 3–6 t/ha, and oil outputs of 1000–1200 kg/ha, along with substantial biomass yields (30–60 t/ha fresh, 5–10 t/ha dry matter). Such high productivity makes them promising sources of renewable energy for Ukraine.

Medicinal plants (KF.LL-711) - Version 1.2

andriy.mosiakin@outlook.com (Andriy Mosiakin) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:20:03 +0000

Medicinal plants collection at the M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden plays a vital role in biodiversity conservation, genetic resources preservation, and supplying raw materials for pharmaceutical industry, food supplements, and healthcare products. The collection, developed since the 1970s, now includes hundreds of species with pharmacological activity, many of them introduced, cultivated, and studied for their biological, biochemical, and ecological properties. Collection covers the wide selection of high-yielding cultivars, enables further phytochemical analyses, development of phyto-formulations for the potential treatment of cardiovascular, respiratory, and infectious diseases, and testing antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogenic properties. The work also focuses on ornamental landscaping potential, ecological adaptability, and creating standardized medicinal raw materials for pharmaceutical and dietary use, ensuring Ukraine’s contribution to global medicinal plant diversity and sustainable bioresource management.

Exposition "Garden of Aromas" (KF-710) - Version 1.3

andriy.mosiakin@outlook.com (Andriy Mosiakin) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:11:38 +0000

The Garden of Aromas at the M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden in Ukraine, created in 2011 under the initiative of Professor D.B. Rakhmetov and colleagues, features a diverse collection of aromatic and decorative plants selected for their fragrance, flowering period, colors, and medicinal properties. It includes groundcovers like thyme and catmint, medium plants such as basil, perilla, peppermint, lavender, and sage, as well as taller species like monarda, Staunton’s elsholtzia, and Vitex agnus-castus. Special emphasis is given to the genus Monarda, with 17 species and hybrids valued in North America for both medicinal and ornamental uses. The garden combines aesthetic beauty with educational and sensory experiences, showcasing plants from Europe, Asia, and North America.

Raw material and energy plants for solid biofuels and biogas (KF-705.1) - Version 1.2

andriy.mosiakin@outlook.com (Andriy Mosiakin) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:09:36 +0000

Based on high adaptability, photosynthetic efficiency, and productivity, various high-yielding energy crop varieties have been developed in Ukraine for solid biofuel and biogas production. Promising species include miscanthus, switchgrass, silphium, sida, sorghum, and others, which can provide 10–21 t/ha of biomass and 70–90 Gcal/ha of energy annually. Perennial crops like sida, sorghum, and silphium show long-term productivity (up to 20–25 years), drought and cold resistance, and ecological benefits, reducing soil erosion and pollution while supplying renewable energy sources. Field trials confirm their high biomass yields (40–50 t/ha) and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional fodder crops, making them valuable for Ukraine’s energy independence and sustainable agriculture.

Sugar-bearing energy plants (KF-705.3) - Version 1.3

andriy.mosiakin@outlook.com (Andriy Mosiakin) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:07:01 +0000

Sugar-bearing energy crops at M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden are highly promising for bioethanol production due to their high carbohydrate content, drought resistance, and productivity. New varieties and hybrids of crops such as sweet sorghum, finger millet, Miscanthus, and sugar sorghum can produce 3–8 t/ha of ethanol, 60–80 t/ha of biomass, and 15–20 t/ha of dry matter, with sugar content of 8–25%. Some species, like finger millet, are widely cultivated in Africa, Asia, and the Americas for both grain and forage because of their deep root systems, disease resistance, and ability to withstand dry conditions. The Botanical Garden has developed elite varieties like Yaroslava-8, Evhenia, Botanichnyi, Enerhodar, and Kolumbo, along with energy-efficient cultivation technologies for producing bioethanol, biodiesel, and solid biofuels, supporting Ukraine’s renewable energy development.

Non-traditional essential oil plants (KF-707) - Version 1.3

andriy.mosiakin@outlook.com (Andriy Mosiakin) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:02:26 +0000

Non-traditional essential oil plants at the M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden include diverse species cultivated for their aromatic, medicinal, and ornamental value, as well as for essential oil production. Many of these plants are drought-resistant, highly productive, and suitable for Ukraine’s climatic conditions. They serve as raw materials for the pharmaceutical, perfume, and food industries, while also contributing to biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture. Research focuses on selecting high-yielding cultivars, improving essential oil content and quality, and developing energy-efficient cultivation technologies for both domestic use and export potential.

Spice and flavor culinary plants (KF-702) - Version 1.3

andriy.mosiakin@outlook.com (Andriy Mosiakin) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:59:54 +0000

Spice and Flavor Culinary Plants at M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of Ukraine have long been cultivated and studied for their ecological, nutritional, and medicinal value. Containing high levels of biologically active compounds, vitamins, minerals, and essential oils, these plants provide not only aroma and flavor but also antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties, beneficial for human health. Research since the 1970s has focused on introducing and breeding both traditional and non-traditional species adapted to Ukrainian climatic conditions, enriching the diversity of raw materials for food, medicine, and dietary products. Many species also serve as valuable melliferous plants, supporting beekeeping, while the Botanical Garden's unique collections preserve Ukraine’s plant genetic resources and promote sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation.

Collection G. Thuret at ISMAR Herbarium - Version 1.0

simona.armeliminicante@cnr.it (Simona Armeli Minicante) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:40:03 +0000

The ISMAR Herbarium contains a sample of Corallina mediterranea Areschoug (Rhodophyta), collected in 1870 in Biarritz (France) and coming from the historical Herbarium Thuret. Is the oldest sample of the Algarium Veneticum.

National Census of the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) nests in Bulgaria - Version 1.3

georgi.popgeorgiev@gmail.com (Georgi Popgeorgiev) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:39:53 +0000

Correction of technical errors in the dates.

Orchid observations derived from HabiProt Orhideje database in Serbia - Version 1.1

dimitri.brosens@inbo.be (Dimitri Brosens) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:04:00 +0000

HabiProt is Serbian NGO making effort to collect data on orchids of Serbia. Results so far can be seen at Orhideje web-site (https://orhideje.habiprot.org.rs) The researchers interested in precise data on certain species should address habiprot@sbb.rs

Arthropod observations derived from HabiProt Alciphron database in Serbia - Version 1.3

dimitri.brosens@inbo.be (Dimitri Brosens) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:04:00 +0000

HabiProt is Serbian NGO making effort to collect data on insects of Serbia. Results so far can be seen at Alciphron web-site (https://alciphron.habiprot.org.rs) The researchers interested in precise data on certain species should address habiprot@sbb.rs

New data on limno-terrestrial rotifers of the world - Version 1.9

lukashanets.dima@gmail.com (Dzmitry Lukashanets) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:23:59 +0000

The dataset brings together all records of rotifers (Phylum Rotifera) found by N. Iakovenko, D. Lukashanets, and D. Fontaneto worldwide in limno-terrestrial habitats – substrates that periodically undergo cycles of desiccation and hydration but cannot be classified as temporary waterbodies – such as mosses, lichens, fungi, timber, upper layers of soil, and litter.From 1996 to the present, we have collected and analysed more than 2,275 limno-terrestrial samples Sampling covered all continents and over 50 countries, spanning from the Arctic to the Antarctic, including most of major biomes. The altitude of sampling sites ranged from 0 to 4,610 m above sea level. In total, the dataset includes 5,729 records of limno-terrestrial rotifers. We found 216 clonal species (including nominal ‘subspecies’ that in bdelloids are to be updated to species in future) belonging to 23 genera (9 of Monogononta and 14 of Bdelloidea). More than other 400 species-level entities were different in minor or major details from the original descriptions and potentially might be new taxa.The submitted dataset is extensive and substantially contributes to the current knowledge of diversity and distribution of limno-terrestrial rotifers subject that is still poorly known, especially outside Europe. We present it for the wider use in studies of microinvertebrate biodiversity and macroecology.

Auchenorrhyncha (Hemiptera) from Crete deposited at the Natural History Museum of Crete - Version 1.2

gjonov@cicadina.com (Ilia Gjonov) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:29:52 +0000

dates issue fixed

Spiders of Val Grande National Park (NW Italy) (Arachnida: Araneae): faunistic contributions and ecological insights from a protected area - Version 1.1

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:31:45 +0000

Data were collected from four elevational transects, ranging from a minimum of 700 to a maximum of 1,900 m a.s.l., located within the Parco Nazionale Val Grande in the frame of the “Monitoring Biodiversity in the Alpine Environment” project. Each transect uses linear plots, consisting of five pitfall traps spaced 50 m apart, with an elevational interval of approximately 200 m. The pitfall traps were collected and replaced every two weeks from 9/08/2018 to 25/10/2018 and from 5/07/2019 to 31/10/2019. This dataset includes 1359 records at species level.

Benthic copepod records in the littoral area of Lake Maggiore - Version 1.8

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:51:09 +0000

This dataset includes information on the benthic copepod assemblages of the littoral zone of Lake Maggiore (Northern-western Italy-Switzerland). Data were collected in the frame of the Interreg Italy-Switzerland 2014-2020 Parchi Verbano Ticino Project (ID: 481668), funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). We compiled a dataset listing 234 occurrence records of benthic copepod species recorded in three littoral sampling stations situated in three protected areas, of which two are part of the Natura 2000 network in Italy and one is part of the Emerald Network in Switzerland. We collected the specimens during the summer-autumn period in 2019-2021. We identified copepods down to the species level. We created a dataset with individual georeferenced occurrence records for each of these species, organized in a standardized Darwin Core Archive format. We made available a total of 13 distinct taxonomic entities and 234 unique georeferenced occurrence records related to the benthic copepod assemblage of the littoral zone of Lake Maggiore. This dataset is relevant in that it concerns the benthic copepods of the littoral zones of a large lake whose water levels are regulated for human uses. The dataset has the potential to assist the authorities in charge of managing Lake Maggiore’s water levels in addressing the ecological risk connected with water management and developing shared implementation strategies for human activities that are sustainable on the lake.

Griffon Vulture movement on the Balkans - Version 1.4

dimitri.brosens@inbo.be (Dimitri Brosens) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:05:57 +0000

This dataset contains high-resolution GPS tracking data of griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus), collected primarily at 10-minute intervals. Most individuals were monitored over several years, allowing detailed analysis of their movement patterns, particularly their use of thermal uplifts. The dataset provides valuable insights into soaring behavior, space use, and long-term movement ecology of this large avian scavenger.The datasets publication was possible thanks to the help of project nlbif2022.015 funded by NLBIF to The Habitat Foundation.

Nocturnal macrolepidoptera species occurence in La Maddalena and Asinara National Parks - Version 1.2

alessandro.campanaro@crea.gov.it (Alessandro Campanaro) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:54:53 +0000

Updated the list of contacts

Terrestrial Mollusca of Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam – Results from the 2019 VIETBIO inventory work. Collection data - Version 1.0

parm.von.oheimb@gmx.de (Parm Viktor von Oheimb) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:13:29 +0000

Collection data of terrestrial Mollusca from the 2019 VIETBIO inventory work in Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam.

Odonata Collection of Zoology Museum - Sapienza University - Version 1.11

caterina.giovinazzo@uniroma1.it (Caterina Giovinazzo) — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:15:46 +0000

Collection of mainly Italian Odonata specimens, conserved at the Sapienza University Museum of Zoology, collected in the period from 1947 to 2009.

CAM-COAST database of birds and mammals in a Natura 2000 COASTal site in Italy - Version 1.2

maria.defrancesco@unimol.it (Maria Carla de Francesco) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:07:46 +0000

Added a mapping of dataset v1.1.

Crustacean collection from CNR ISMAR of Venice - Version 1.4

simona.armeliminicante@cnr.it (Simona Armeli Minicante) — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:57:08 +0000

The dataset gathers metadata of crustacean specimens preserved at the CNR ISMAR in Venice. The collection contains benthic invertebrates collected during community analysis studies for the biological characterisation of the Lagoon of Venice, and focused on biological diversity either as basic knowledge or as a contribution to understand the mechanisms regulating the lagoon ecosystem biodiversity. The study focused on the Dese estuary, a distinctive habitat inside the northern Venice lagoon area and characterised not only by wide tidal amplitudes, but also by the Dese River flow, being the main tributary into the lagoon and an important source of urban and agriculture pollution. The estuary (about 14 km) extends from Dese outflow in the lagoon to the Lido inlet, forming a narrow, meandering channel (canale di Burano) between sal marshes and mud flats. In the framework of the RI DiSSCo and the ITINERIS project, the crustacean samples underwent curation, cataloging and digitisation in order to make virtually available the NSCs to any level of audience simplifying access and sharing information.

First records of zooplankton occurrences in the Cabras Lagoon (Sardinia, Italy): FUTURE Project dataset - Version 1.3

lyudmila.kamburska@irsa.cnr.it (Lyudmila Kamburska) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:46:54 +0000

This dataset includes 1656 monthly records of species occurrenceStatus (present/absent) at three sampling points (1, 2, 3) in Cabras Lagoon (Sardinia, Italy) in 2024. Some additional information such as lifeStage, sex and degreeOfEstablishment for some taxa is also included. This dataset is the first published dataset of zooplankton occurrences in the Cabras Lagoon (Sardinia, Italy). Data are gathered within the Project "A warmer Future world: effects on plankton commUnities and paThogens in mediterranean vUlneRable Ecosystems (FUTURE)", funded by Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR) Ministero dell’Università e della Ricerca Missione 4 “Istruzione e Ricerca” - Componente C2 Investimento 1.1, “Fondo per il Programma Nazionale di Ricerca e Progetti di Rilevante Interesse Nazionale (PRIN)”. Decreto Direttoriale n. 104 del 2 febbraio 2022.

Biagio Bartalini Historical Herbarium - Version 1.3

debora.barbato@unisi.it (Debora Barbato) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:55:07 +0000

Fixed issues with shifted image links.

Atlas of the Breeding Birds in Bulgaria - Version 1.13

georgi.popgeorgiev@gmail.com (Georgi Popgeorgiev) — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:49:02 +0000

Added a default value for the verbatimEventDate

Bird Surveys in the Yagorlytsky Kut Section (Black Sea Biosphere Reserve) in 2008 - Version 1.1

strix@strix.ks.ua (Yurii Moskalenko) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:54:53 +0000

The project ID has been added. Also, a small error in the dataset description was fixed

Bird surveys in wetlands in the vicinity of the Yagorlytsky Kut section (Black Sea Biosphere Reserve) in August–November 2012 - Version 1.1

strix@strix.ks.ua (Yurii Moskalenko) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:52:18 +0000