Documented Traits
The literature module of the CRITTER Database currently contains information on over 50 insect traits. New traits are also regularly being added or standardized in collaboration with members of the network. Further, new data contributions by collaborators are also increasing the number of species documented every year.
It should be noted that the CRITTER database includes not only traits, but also indices of ecological performance, such as indices of on species’ environmental preferences.
CRITTER Literature Review Module factsheet (printable pdf format)
I. Morphology
Trait name | Type of data | % documented | Standardization |
Total body length | Quantitative | NA | In progress |
Body shape | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Mouthpart type | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Wing development | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Cuticule sclerotization | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Antenna categorical length | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Furcula categorical length | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Receptor type | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Sexual dimorphism | Nominal | NA | In progress |
II. Phenology
Trait name | Type of data | % documented | Standardization |
Peak female seasonality | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Activity period | Quantitative | NA | In progress |
III. Foraging strategy
Trait name | Type of data | % documented | Standardization |
Feeding guild | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Vertical stratification | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Diel Activity | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Diet | Nominal | NA | In progress |
IV. Behaviour
Trait name | Type of data | % documented | Standardization |
Dispersal type | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Wing condition | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Locomotory speed | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Climbing Habits | Nominal | NA | In progress |
V. Habitat affinities
Trait name | Type of data | % documented | Standardization |
Light intensity | Nominal | NA | In progress |
Moisture level | Nominal | NA | In progress |
VI. Physiology
Trait name | Type of data | % documented | Standardization |
Reproductive strategy | Nominal | NA | In progress |