SNH Invertebrate Site Condition Monitoring 2013/14: Flanders Moss SSSI
Citation
Caledonian Conservation (2022). SNH Invertebrate Site Condition Monitoring 2013/14: Flanders Moss SSSI. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/tehqjr accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-15.Description
This dataset was gathered as part of a Scottish Natural Heritage contract in 2013/14. It provides the results of invertebrate surveys designed to inform Site Condition Monitoring at Flanders Moss SSSI. These surveys targeted the notified spider feature (Heliophanus dampfi), but other invertebrate taxa were also recorded.
Purpose
Sampling Description
Quality Control
We have a very high level of confidence in this dataset. Where necessary, rare specimens were compared against reference collections, those held in the National Museums Scotland collection and identities confirmed with experts.Method steps
- Surveys targeted the spider feature of Flanders Moss SSSI. However, other taxa were also recorded. We sampled for Heliophanus dampfi using sweep nets, vacuum sampling and pitfall traps. Surveys were carried out on 8 and 22 July 2013.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Flanders Moss SSSI.
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Contacts
originatorCaledonian Conservation
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Caledonian Conservation
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