A Dataset of Insect Micro-CT Image Stacks and Structure Labels

A specification for micro-CT data of insect or other small invertebrate research is formulated here. Data descriptor of two series of slice and label image stacks of two beetle species (Sinaphaenops wangorum and Trechiotes perroti) are presented here. With this specification, not only entomologists or taxonomists can efficiently exchange high-quality insect source data, encompassing both external and internal structures of the organisms, but also researchers can annotate the precise regions of interest on the insect and subsequently generate 3D models at the micrometer or even nanometer scale. Moreover, computer engineers can collaborate with biologists to create more valuable analytical tools. In accordance with this specification, we broaden the database to cover multiple facets of species and individual development, resulting in the creation of a diverse 3D insect morphology database. This resource proves exceptionally beneficial for entomologists and taxonomists engaged in research encompassing comparative morphology, systematics, evolution, rapid identification, gene phenotypic traits, and various other areas.