Dataset 604

LTER Finland Moths 1993-2016

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Realm: Terrestrial
Climate: Polar/Temperate
Biome: Multiple
Central latitude: 64.032771
Central longitude: 23.486403
Duration: 24 years, from 1993 to 2016

47343 records

651 distinct species

Across the time series Dysstroma citrata is the most frequently occurring species

Methods

Moths are observed using light traps that are equipped with Hg bulbs and run every night from the early spring to the late autumn, typically between April and October. The traps are usually emptied weekly and the moth specimens identified by voluntary observers. The study area covers the total land area of Finland (338 400 km2), which largely belongs to the boreal forested biotypes, with some deciduous-dominated forests in the southern parts of the country. Traps are installed to forestry sites. All sites (plots) and years have been sampled regularly and emptied weekly. During some weeks collecting time can vary (8 or 6 days of collecting), but mainly the traps are emptied regularly with 7 days apart.

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