Alaskan Ant Specimen Records with DNA Barcode Voucher Data

Renee Nowicki's datasets underpin a 2026 review of the Alaskan ant fauna. The collection includes specimen records from the University of Alaska Museum Insect Collection and other sources, plus associated DNA barcode data from BOLD and mapping instructions. The data is 6.6 MB in size and was last updated on May 7, 2026.

Use Cases

• Mapping ant species distribution in Alaska based on specimen locality records.
• Analyzing DNA barcode sequences for taxonomic identification and phylogenetic studies.
• Linking museum specimen photographs to their catalog records using provided GUIDs.
• Reproducing geographic dot maps for the study using the provided QGIS instructions.

Strengths

• Includes DNA barcode voucher data from BOLD, linking genetic and specimen records.
• Specimen records are associated with GUIDs from the Arctos database for traceability.
• Data underpins a peer-reviewed scientific review paper, suggesting academic validation.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the University of Alaska Museum collection.

Provenance

Source

University of Alaska Museum Insect Collection and BOLD (Barcode of Life Data System).

Collection Method

Museum specimen records and DNA barcode data compiled for a scientific review.

Time Range

Snapshot as of February 11, 2026.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-07 18:10:06

Geography

Alaska, USA.