Event data

Field names given bold and underlined are necessary for meeting GBIF compatibility and the needs of conservation strategies.

No. Event data Explanation Example
1 Locality code The Locality code from the locality table MMB2007-1
2 Event_ID A new code that is unique for this recording event MMB2007-1-1
3 Collection method The recording-method that was used in this event "Malaise trap"
4 Exact starting date DD.MM.YYYY.HH.MM.SS 14.06.2007.16.00.17
5 Exact ending date DD.MM.YYYY.HH.MM.SS, only if the collection took place over multiple days 14.06.2007.16.00.17
6 Event start year ONLY WHEN EXACT DATE IS UNKNOWN: The year in which this event started 2007
7 Event start month ONLY WHEN EXACT DATE IS UNKNOWN: The month in which this event started June
8 Event end month ONLY WHEN EXACT DATE IS UNKNOWN: The year in which this event ended 2007
9 Event end day ONLY WHEN EXACT DATE IS UNKNOWN: The month in which this event ended July
10 Collector The person who carried out this recording event. If more than one person, separate names with a semi-colon (";") Christoph Heauser; Klaus Riede; Merijn M. Bos
11 Event Remarks Any remarks to this particular recording event "The trap was emptied after 4 weeks exposure"
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