Data from: Behavioural responses to radio-tag attachment in butterflies
Data files
Feb 25, 2026 version files 56.38 MB
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butterfly_tag_removal_data.csv
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README.md
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video_S1_butterfly_tag_removal.mp4
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Abstract
This dataset contains individual-level records of butterflies collected to document behavioural responses to attached radio transmitters, especially cases of active tag removal. The data include morphological measurements and recorded behavioural outcomes across eight butterfly species under controlled conditions, complemented by a representative video recording documenting tag removal behaviour. The dataset can be reused for studies on insect biologging, behavioural responses to animal-borne tracking devices, and methodological assessments in telemetry research. The dataset contains no personal or sensitive information.
Dataset DOI: 10.5061/dryad.np5hqc08f
Description of the data and file structure
This dataset contains individual-level data for 89 butterflies from eight tropical species used to assess behavioural responses to radio-tag attachment under controlled experimental conditions.
The dataset consists of an individual-level data file (butterfly_tag_removal_data.csv) and an accompanying example video (video_S1_butterfly_tag_removal.mp4). The video shows a flight sequence of a male Morpho helenor at 0.25× speed, in which the butterfly removes the attached radio tag, illustrating the tag-removal behaviour described in the associated manuscript.
Files and variables
File: butterfly_tag_removal_data.csv
Description:
Variables
- id: Unique numeric identifier for each butterfly.
- species: Species name.
- sex: Sex of the individual (m = male, w = female, NA = not determined).
- body_mass_g: Body mass in grams.
- forewing_length_mm: Forewing length in millimetres.
- removal_attempt: Binary variable indicating whether a tag removal attempt was observed (1 = yes, 0 = no).
- removal_success: Binary variable indicating whether tag removal was successful (1 = yes, 0 = no).
File: video_S1_butterfly_tag_removal.mp4
Description: Example video showing a flight sequence of a male Morpho helenor at 0.25× speed, in which the butterfly removes the attached radio tag.