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Insect Ecology

This dataset contains information about various insect species, including their classification, ecological roles, and conservation statuses. It provides a comprehensive overview of different insect orders and families, their habitats, dietary preferences, and reproductive strategies, thereby serving as a valuable resource for understanding insect diversity and ecology.

  1. Insect Name: The scientific name of the insect species.
  2. Order: The taxonomic order to which the insect belongs.
  3. Family: The family classification within the insect's order.
  4. Habitat: The natural environment in which the insect is commonly found.
  5. Diet: The primary food sources or dietary habits of the insect.
  6. Role in Ecosystem: The ecological function or contribution of the insect to its environment.
  7. Conservation Status: The current status regarding the species' risk of extinction.
  8. Geographical Range: The regions or locations where the insect species can be found.
  9. Reproductive Strategy: The method of reproduction employed by the insect species.

Sample Data

Insect Name Order Family Habitat Diet Role in Ecosystem Conservation Status Geographical Range Reproductive Strategy
Apis mellifera Hymenoptera Apidae Grassland Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Worldwide Social
Carabus nemoralis Coleoptera Carabidae Forest Carnivore Predator Least Concern Europe Solitary
Anopheles gambiae Diptera Culicidae Wetland Blood Vector Least Concern Africa Oviparous
Drosophila melanogaster Diptera Drosophilidae Decaying fruit Decaying matter Model Organism Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Manduca sexta Lepidoptera Sphingidae Garden Nectar Pollinator Least Concern North America Oviparous
Atta cephalotes Hymenoptera Formicidae Rainforest Leaf Ecosystem Engineer Least Concern Central and South America Social
Ceratina calcarata Hymenoptera Apidae Grassland Nectar Pollinator Least Concern North America Solitary
Thaumetopea pityocampa Lepidoptera Notodontidae Forest Leaves Defoliator Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Odonthalia denticulata Collembola Entomobryidae Soil Detritivore Soil Health Least Concern Worldwide Asexual
Phytomyza gymnostoma Diptera Agromyzidae Wetland Sap Herbivore Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Melipona beecheii Hymenoptera Apidae Tropical Forest Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Central America Social
Chironomus riparius Diptera Chironomidae Freshwater Detritivore Food Source Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Polyommatus icarus Lepidoptera Lycaenidae Grassland Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Tribolium castaneum Coleoptera Tenebrionidae Stored Grain Decaying Matter Pest Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Camponotus vagus Hymenoptera Formicidae Woodlands Omnivore Decomposer Least Concern Europe Social
Sialis lutaria Neuroptera Sialidae Wetland Carnivore Predator Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Lucilia sericata Diptera Calliphoridae Human Habitat Organic Matter Decomposer Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Bombyx mori Lepidoptera Bombycidae Farm Leaves Silk Producer Domesticated Asia Oviparous
Isoceles torrefacta Hymenoptera Formicidae Urban Omnivore Decomposer Least Concern Worldwide Social
Chrysomela tremulae Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Deciduous forests Leaves Herbivore Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Araneus diadematus Araneae Araneidae Garden Carnivore Predator Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Bruchus piolantus Coleoptera Bruchidae Grassland Seeds Herbivore Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Zygaena trifolii Lepidoptera Zygaenidae Grassland Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Trichocera nobili Diptera Trichoceridae Wetlands Detritivore Decomposer Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Leptinotarsa decemlineata Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Agricultural Fields Leaves Pest Least Concern North America Oviparous
Polygonia c-album Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Woodland Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Hyalopterus pruni Hemiptera Aphididae Fruit Trees Sap Herbivore Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Callosobruchus maculatus Coleoptera Bruchidae Stored Grain Seeds Pest Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Euschistus servus Hemiptera Pentatomidae Agricultural Fields Plant Sap Herbivore Least Concern North America Oviparous
Graphosoma lineatum Hemiptera Pentatomidae Grasslands Sap Herbivore Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Diabrotica virgifera Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Fields Leaves Pest Least Concern North America Oviparous
Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale Hemiptera Acanthosomatidae Woodland Sap Herbivore Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Corythucha marmorata Hemiptera Tingidae Forest Sap Herbivore Least Concern North America Oviparous
Staphylinus erythropterus Coleoptera Staphylinidae Soil Detritivore Decomposer Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Chroicocephalus ridibundus Diptera Laridae Wetland Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Macrophya punctum Hemiptera Cicadellidae Grassland Sap Herbivore Least Concern North America Oviparous
Stictoleptura rubra Coleoptera Cerambycidae Wooded Area Wood Herbivore Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Aporia crataegi Lepidoptera Pieridae Forest Edge Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Urocyon cinereoargenteus Diptera Sarcophagidae Urban Organic Matter Decomposer Least Concern North America Oviparous
Niphonia picta Hemiptera Cicadellidae Meadows Sap Herbivore Least Concern North America Oviparous
Macrodactylus subspinosus Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Fields Leaves Herbivore Least Concern North America Oviparous
Papilio machaon Lepidoptera Papilionidae Field Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Bactrocera dorsalis Diptera Tephritidae Farms Fruit Pest Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Sphinx ligustri Lepidoptera Sphingidae Forest Edge Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Amphimallon solstitialis Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Grassland Plant Material Detritivore Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Pieris rapae Lepidoptera Pieridae Urban Gardens Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Scymnus (Nephus) punctum Coleoptera Coccinellidae Gardens Pests Predator Least Concern Worldwide Oviparous
Siphonophora cauchensis Diptera Cecidomyiidae Wetland Microscopic Algae Herbivore Least Concern South America Oviparous
Larocoris rugosus Hemiptera Miridae Fields Plant Sap Herbivore Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Melanargia galathea Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Grasslands Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Europe Oviparous
Ohmocerca delle Hymenoptera Apidae Grassland Nectar Pollinator Least Concern Southeast Asia Social
Drakea fulvifrons Diptera Tachinidae Forests Parasitic Parasitoid Least Concern Africa Oviparous
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