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license: cc-by-4.0 |
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task_categories: |
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- image-classification |
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- object-detection |
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tags: |
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- biology |
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- ecology |
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- invasive-species |
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- spotted-lanternfly |
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- geolocation |
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- citizen-science |
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- conservation |
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size_categories: |
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- n<1K |
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--- |
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# Lantern Fly Research Dataset |
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This dataset contains **human-verified spotted lanternfly sightings** collected through the Lantern Fly Tracker app. Each entry includes high-quality photos, precise geolocation data, and comprehensive metadata for ecological research. |
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## 🎯 Purpose |
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This dataset supports: |
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- **Ecological research** on spotted lanternfly distribution and spread patterns |
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- **Machine learning model training** with verified, high-quality data |
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- **Temporal and spatial analysis** of invasive species behavior |
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- **Conservation efforts** and pest management strategies |
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- **Citizen science** validation and research |
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## 📊 Dataset Structure |
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``` |
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lanternfly_research_dataset/ |
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├── images/ # High-quality lanternfly photos |
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├── metadata/ # JSON files with location and metadata |
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└── README.md # This file |
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``` |
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## 🔍 Data Quality |
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All photos in this dataset have been: |
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1. **AI-classified** as potential spotted lanternflies |
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2. **Human-verified** by app users for accuracy |
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3. **Geolocated** with GPS coordinates |
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4. **Timestamped** for temporal analysis |
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5. **Quality-checked** for research standards |
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## 📋 Data Fields |
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Each sighting includes: |
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### Image Data |
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- **High-resolution photo** of verified spotted lanternfly |
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- **Unique filename** with timestamp and username |
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### Location Data |
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- **GPS coordinates** (latitude/longitude) |
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- **Location name** (human-readable description) |
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- **Geographic precision** for spatial analysis |
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### Metadata |
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- **Username** of person who verified the sighting |
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- **Sighting date/time** (when photo was taken) |
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- **Upload date** (when added to dataset) |
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- **AI confidence score** (0-1 scale) |
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- **Verification status** (always "human_verified") |
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- **Image file size** and technical details |
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## 🚀 Usage |
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### For Researchers |
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```python |
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from datasets import load_dataset |
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# Load the dataset |
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dataset = load_dataset("rlogh/lanternfly_research_dataset") |
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# Access images and metadata |
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images = dataset["images"] |
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metadata = dataset["metadata"] |
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``` |
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### For Conservation |
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- Track spread patterns over time |
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- Identify high-risk areas |
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- Monitor population dynamics |
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- Support eradication efforts |
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## 📈 Current Statistics |
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- **Total sightings**: Growing daily |
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- **Geographic coverage**: Multiple states |
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- **Time range**: 2024-present |
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- **Data quality**: Human-verified |
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## 🤝 Contributing |
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This dataset is automatically updated when users verify lanternfly sightings through the Lantern Fly Tracker app. Each verified sighting contributes valuable data to ecological research. |
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## 📜 Citation |
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If you use this dataset in your research, please cite: |
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```bibtex |
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@dataset{lanternfly_research_2024, |
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title={Lantern Fly Research Dataset: Human-verified spotted lanternfly sightings with geolocation data}, |
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author={Lantern Fly Tracker Community}, |
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year={2024}, |
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publisher={Hugging Face}, |
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url={https://huggingface.co/datasets/rlogh/lanternfly_research_dataset} |
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} |
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``` |
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## 📄 License |
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This dataset is released under the **Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License** (CC BY 4.0). |
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## 🔗 Links |
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- **Dataset**: https://huggingface.co/datasets/rlogh/lanternfly_research_dataset |
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- **App**: Lantern Fly Tracker (citizen science app) |
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- **Research**: Contact for collaboration opportunities |
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*This dataset is maintained by the Lantern Fly Tracker community and updated automatically with verified sightings.* |
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