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 QuantitativeNAIn progress
Body shape Nominal NAIn progress
Mouthpart type Nominal NAIn progress
Wing development Nominal NAIn progress
Cuticule sclerotization Nominal NAIn progress
Antenna categorical lengthNominal NAIn progress
Furcula categorical lengthNominal NAIn progress
Receptor type Nominal NAIn progress
Sexual dimorphism Nominal NAIn progress

II. Phenology

Trait name Type of data % documented Standardization
Peak female seasonalityNominal NAIn progress
Activity period QuantitativeNAIn progress

III. Foraging strategy

Trait name Type of data % documented Standardization
Feeding guild NominalNAIn progress
Vertical stratificationNominalNAIn progress
Diel Activity NominalNAIn progress
Diet NominalNAIn progress

IV. Behaviour

Trait name Type of data % documented Standardization
Dispersal type NominalNAIn progress
Wing condition NominalNAIn progress
Locomotory speedNominalNAIn progress
Climbing Habits NominalNAIn progress

V. Habitat affinities

Trait name Type of data % documented Standardization
Light intensityNominalNAIn progress
Moisture level NominalNAIn progress

VI. Physiology

Trait name Type of data % documented Standardization
Reproductive strategyNominalNAIn progress