ioj_hemiptera_collection
Citation
Newell D, Morrison E, Wright L (2020). ioj_hemiptera_collection. Institute of Jamaica. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/3inygr accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-14.Description
The data set forms part of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Hemiptera Collections housed in the Natural History Museum of Jamaica (NHMJ) Zoological Collections.It contains information on specimens collected by various collectors/researchers over many years.Purpose
The data set was created to facilitate open access through digitization. This access will enhance research and fill data gaps that exist.
Sampling Description
Study Extent
The specimens in the dataset were collected from several parishes across Jamaica.Collections were conducted by various collectors/researchers between 1921 and 2018 during special projects and/or to expand the Hemiptera collections of the Institute of Jamaica.Sampling
The data on the Hemiptera collections were stored in a specialized database called Biolink. The select dataset was converted from Biolink to Microsoft Excel in order for data managers to clean and verify the information.Quality Control
Persons were trained by project partners from the British Museum of Natural History in the digitization of specimens and the setting up of workflows. Verification of data was performed in house by the Acting Zoologist and the Senior Research Officer, Entomology and checked on the GBIF data portal.Method steps
- Data converted from Biolink to Microsoft Excel.
- Cleaning of data: Standardization of data in Excel Sheets, updating and correction of specimen identification with authorities. Data sheet formatted using Darwin Core requirements. Unique identifiers were created for each specimen Generating and printing barcodes Assigning barcodes to specimens and specimen storage areas.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
The range is the island of Jamaica which is located within the Greater Antilles. The island is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and rich in biodiversity.
Bounding Coordinates South West [17.571, -78.569], North East [18.760, -75.905]
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Dionne Newelloriginator
position: Senior Research Officer, Entomology
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220620-6
email: dnewell@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Elizabeth Morrison
originator
position: Zoologist
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220620-6
email: emorrison@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Leonard Wright
originator
position: Laboratory Technician
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220620-6
email: lwright@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Dionne Newell
metadata author
position: Senior Research Officer, Entomology
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220620-6
email: dnewell@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Dionne Newell
curator
position: Senior Research Officer - Entomology
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220620-6
email: dnewell@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Elizabeth Morrison
curator
position: Zoologist
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220620-6
email: emorrison@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Dionne Newell
administrative point of contact
position: Senior Research Officer, Entomology
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220620-6
email: dnewell@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Elizabeth Morrison
administrative point of contact
position: Zoologist
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220620-6
email: emorrison@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Leonard Wright
administrative point of contact
position: Laboratory Technician
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220620-6
email: lwright@nhmj-ioj.org.jm