Species' traits modulate rapid changes in flight time in high-Arctic muscid flies under climate change

Insects are experiencing notable phenological shifts due to climate change, with substantial interspecific variability. However, our understanding is limited by a shortage of long-term studies, beyond Lepidoptera. This study presents a hierarchical modeling framework to analyze the phenological distribution of eleven muscid fly species across three vegetation types over 18 years (1996 - 2014) in Zackenberg, Northeast Greenland. We examined species-specific changes in phenology and assessed ecological traits for explaining interspecific variation. Additionally, we investigated the associations between phenological shifts and timing of snowmelt and temperature. We found consistent trends of earlier flight activity and interspecific variation in responses, with smaller species shifting their end of the season activity at faster rates than larger species. Flight activity was strongly associated with the timing of snowmelt, while warming was linked to an earlier end of the flight season. Lat..., , # Species' traits modulate rapid changes in flight time in high-Arctic muscid flies under climate change

Dataset DOI: [10.5061/dryad.3r2280gtm](10.5061/dryad.3r2280gtm)

## Description of the data and file structure

This repository contains the data necessary to replicate data analyses, figures and tables in the manuscript:

***Species' traits modulate rapid changes in flight time in high-Arctic muscid flies under climate change***

*Note on data provenance and licensing:*

This dataset includes original data and materials created by the authors, which are released under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication. These original contributions are free to use without restriction.

**File:** Zackenberg_Muscidae_SL.csv

**Description:** Raw Muscidae abundance data.

##### Variables

* Site: Region of data collection (Zackenberg, Northeast Greenland)
* Plot: Vegetation type flies were caught in.
* Trap: Trap replicates within each plot (A or B).
* Day: Day of the month ...,