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

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

doi:10.3897/BDJ.13.e146785

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

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

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: 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.

NEW INFORMATION: 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.

Original language	English
Article number	e146785
Journal	Biodiversity Data Journal
Volume	13
ISSN	1314-2828
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.13.e146785
Publication status	Published - 11-Mar-2025

Thematic List 2020

Flora & fauna

Taxonomic list

longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae)
dung beetles and chafers (Scaraboidea)
butterflies (Lepidoptera)
horseflies (Tabanidae)
mayflies (Ephemeroptera)
flower chafers(Cetoniidae)
insects (Insecta)
beetles (Coleoptera)
dragonflies (Odonata)
ladybirds (Coccinellidae)
ground beetles (Carabidae)
ants (Formicidae)
moths (Lepidoptera)
woodlice (Isopoda)
long-legged flies (Dolichopodidae)
spiders (Araneae)
crickets and grasshoppers (Orthoptera)
stoneflies (Plecoptera)
true flies (2-winged flies) (Diptera)
stag beetles (Lucanidae)
water scavenger beetles (Hydrophilidae)
xylobiont beetles
hoverflies (Syrphidae)

Policy

species directed nature management

Geographic list

North-West Europe

Technological

modelling

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10.3897/BDJ.13.e146785Licence: CC BY

2025_BiodiversityDataJournal_Logghe_etalFinal published version, 404 KBLicence: CC BY

Connectivity conservation of arthropods under global warming
Maes, D. (Project leader) & Pollet, M. (Cooperator)
1/12/20 → 31/12/25
Project: Undefined

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

Abstract

Thematic List 2020

Taxonomic list

Policy

Geographic list

Technological

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Connectivity conservation of arthropods under global warming

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