Datasets:

rlogh
/

lanternfly_research_dataset

	---
	license: cc-by-4.0
	task_categories:
	- image-classification
	- object-detection
	tags:
	- biology
	- ecology
	- invasive-species
	- spotted-lanternfly
	- geolocation
	- citizen-science
	- conservation
	size_categories:
	- n<1K
	---

	# Lantern Fly Research Dataset

	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.

	## 🎯 Purpose

	This dataset supports:
	- Ecological research on spotted lanternfly distribution and spread patterns
	- Machine learning model training with verified, high-quality data
	- Temporal and spatial analysis of invasive species behavior
	- Conservation efforts and pest management strategies
	- Citizen science validation and research

	## 📊 Dataset Structure

	```
	lanternfly_research_dataset/
	├── images/ # High-quality lanternfly photos
	├── metadata/ # JSON files with location and metadata
	└── README.md # This file
	```

	## 🔍 Data Quality

	All photos in this dataset have been:
	1. AI-classified as potential spotted lanternflies
	2. Human-verified by app users for accuracy
	3. Geolocated with GPS coordinates
	4. Timestamped for temporal analysis
	5. Quality-checked for research standards

	## 📋 Data Fields

	Each sighting includes:

	### Image Data
	- High-resolution photo of verified spotted lanternfly
	- Unique filename with timestamp and username

	### Location Data
	- GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
	- Location name (human-readable description)
	- Geographic precision for spatial analysis

	### Metadata
	- Username of person who verified the sighting
	- Sighting date/time (when photo was taken)
	- Upload date (when added to dataset)
	- AI confidence score (0-1 scale)
	- Verification status (always "human_verified")
	- Image file size and technical details

	## 🚀 Usage

	### For Researchers
	```python
	from datasets import load_dataset

	# Load the dataset
	dataset = load_dataset("rlogh/lanternfly_research_dataset")

	# Access images and metadata
	images = dataset["images"]
	metadata = dataset["metadata"]
	```

	### For Conservation
	- Track spread patterns over time
	- Identify high-risk areas
	- Monitor population dynamics
	- Support eradication efforts

	## 📈 Current Statistics
	- Total sightings: Growing daily
	- Geographic coverage: Multiple states
	- Time range: 2024-present
	- Data quality: Human-verified

	## 🤝 Contributing

	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.

	## 📜 Citation

	If you use this dataset in your research, please cite:

	```bibtex
	@dataset{lanternfly_research_2024,
	title={Lantern Fly Research Dataset: Human-verified spotted lanternfly sightings with geolocation data},
	author={Lantern Fly Tracker Community},
	year={2024},
	publisher={Hugging Face},
	url={https://huggingface.co/datasets/rlogh/lanternfly_research_dataset}
	}
	```

	## 📄 License

	This dataset is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

	## 🔗 Links

	- Dataset: https://huggingface.co/datasets/rlogh/lanternfly_research_dataset
	- App: Lantern Fly Tracker (citizen science app)
	- Research: Contact for collaboration opportunities

	---

	This dataset is maintained by the Lantern Fly Tracker community and updated automatically with verified sightings.