A dataset of beetle biodiversity in Guangxi Huaping National Nature Reserve, in 2020

In recent years, the research on biodiversity in China has developed rapidly. Species diversity reflects the complex relationship between organisms and the environment and the richness of biological resources, and is often widely studied as the focus of biodiversity. Coleoptera, commonly known as beetles, has been recorded about 380,000 species over the world. The hard body and specialized elytra support the characteristics of beetle's multi-dwelling habitat distribution, leading Coleoptera become an ideal group for biodiversity research due to their rich species and diverse morphology. At present, the mainly methods in insect diversity research are active collection, while passive collection is mainly pitfall trap which is used for collecting little-lawyer insects. As an important means of insect sampling and detection, Malaise trap can effectively collect ground insects and insects with weak flying ability. However, current insect collection methods cannot be used to better investigate the biodiversity of species in different Spaces. The flying interception trap is aimed at the insects in a higher range and can effectively collect the flying insects on the ground. Guangxi Huaping National Nature Reserve is rich in animal and plant resources due to its high elevation difference and humid environment. It is an important gene pool of biological species in China. It is an ideal place for biodiversity research. In this study we set up ten samples in Guangxi Huaping National Nature Reserve. The integrated use of flight intercept trap, Malaise trap, and pitfall trap to establish cluster vertical acquisition equipment, covering the surface, the surface to 1m low, 0.5m low to 2.5m high. It can effectively collect the little-lawyer beetles and the beetles has the ability to fly. In this study, from May to November 2020, samples were totally collected 29 times. The flying interception trap and pitfall trap were collected once a week, and Malaise trap were collected twice a week. The database was established by taking photos of the back of beetles at various points on each collection date and three different collection methods. According to the photos, the number of beetles was counted. A total of 646 photos were taken, and 8,875 beetles were collected. The dataset provided a data basis for the survey of insect diversity in Guangxi Huaping National Nature Reserve, and a new idea for other biodiversity studies. The collection effects of the three passive collection methods provided data support for the comparative analysis of insect diversity survey by different collection methods. The dataset can also be used to analyze and compare the distribution and morphological differences of beetle populations in different habitats. It also can provide data support for subsequent geometric morphology or morphological studies.