Dataset Catalog

The USNM Bumblebee dataset is a natural‑history collection containing single‑view images and occurrence data for 73,497 bumblebee specimens (family Apidae). The data conform to the Darwin Core standard, including taxonomy, collection date, location, and other metadata; most specimen locations are georeferenced. The dataset is global in scope but limited to specimens held by the Smithsonian Institution’s USNM collection. Image metadata follow the Audiovisual Core standard. Collection and digitization involved specimen gathering, imaging, data transcription, and quality control. The dataset can be used for evolutionary biology, ecology, climate change studies, and related research fields.