Photography-based Citizen-Science Observations of Arthropods in the Circum-Sicilian Islands

The PALEOSIM Citizen Science Program collected 612 photography-based observations of arthropods within the Circum-Sicilian Islands. These observations were gathered through dedicated fieldwork and contributions from citizen volunteers who uploaded their findings using the Epicollect5 app.

This dataset includes all observations, carefully validated by expert co-authors specializing in various arthropod classes and families.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the anonymous volunteers who participated in this initiative. Special thanks go to Francesco Allegrino, Adrian Agius, Michelle Ciarlo`, Gareth Galea, Claire Galea, and Stephen Vella for their invaluable support in accompanying researchers during fieldwork.

For more information about the project, visit: PALEOSIM Citizen Science Programme.