Bogong Moth Flight Orientation Data Under Controlled Magnetic and Light Conditions

Raw data from 2026 laboratory experiments by Chen et al. support findings on Bogong moth navigation. The Excel files contain statistical measures for individual moth flight directions across multiple experimental conditions. Data underpins specific figures in the associated 2026 research manuscript.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between mean_direction and p-value under different magnetic field conditions.
• Compare the r-value and standard_deviation of moth orientation between full-spectrum and restricted light spectrum treatments.
• Validate the Moore Modified Rayleigh Test (MMRT) R code against the provided raw data for Figures 2-6, S2, and S4.
• Investigate the effect of magnetic polarity reversal on mean_direction in the ABA test paradigm.

Strengths

• Data is directly linked to a 2026 peer-reviewed publication, ensuring scientific relevance.
• Includes results for a specific cohort of 56 spring-migratory Bogong moths.
• Provides four key statistical metrics (mean direction, r-value, standard deviation, p-value) per experimental condition.

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 200.0 KB, containing only the raw data for specific figures.
• Sample size per experimental condition is not explicitly stated, limiting power analysis.
• No individual-level trial data is provided, only summary statistics for groups.

Provenance

Source

Hui Chen and co-authors of the 2026 manuscript.

Collection Method

Laboratory experiments with Bogong moths in controlled flight arenas, using modified magnetic fields and light spectra.

Time Range

Experiments were conducted prior to the 2026 publication; specific dates are not provided.

Freshness

Data was last updated in April 2026.

Geography

Laboratory-based; the study organism (Bogong moth) is native to Australia.