The World Data Service for Paleoclimatology archives climate proxy insect data and insect-based climate reconstructions.
Accessing Data at the World Data Service for Paleoclimatology
Search Insect Data
Search through insect studies using Investigator, Title, Location Name, Parameters, and Latitude/Longitude Bounds.
Search All Paleoclimatology Data
Access a free text search of our entire archive.
Interactive Map
Select study locations by region, proximity to a point, or text-based attributes.
Google Earth Map
Locate and download insect studies using a Google Earth map interface. Google Earth must be installed to use this search tool.
NCEI Paleo Web Service
Use the NCEI Paleo Web Service to access insect study metadata records.
Browse Insect Datasets
Contributing Data
To contribute to the insect archive, review our instructions for contributing data. Prospective data providers can email paleo@noaa.gov to submit data and study description information.
Other Resources
- Bugs Coleopteran Ecology Package (BugsCEP)
- Research and teaching aid for palaeoentomology, quaternary entomology, and ecology.
