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lanternfly_research_dataset

username string	sighting_date string	upload_date string	latitude string	longitude string	location_name string	confidence_score string	verification_status string	dataset_version string	data_source string	image_filename string	image_size_bytes int64
debug_test	2024-01-15T18:00:00.000Z	2024-01-15T18:00:00.000Z	40.7128	-74.0060	Debug Test Location	0.95	human_verified	1.0.0	lantern_fly_tracker_app	lanternfly_debug_test_2024-01-15T18-00-00-000Z.jpg	1,813

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:

AI-classified as potential spotted lanternflies
Human-verified by app users for accuracy
Geolocated with GPS coordinates
Timestamped for temporal analysis
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

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:

@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}
}