In order to systematically investigate insect species and analyze the distribution pattern of insect diversity in and around Motuo, Tibet, this sub project (2019qzkk05010101) collects representative insect groups such as Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera, Diptera and Hemiptera by using trap method, net scanning method, lamp trap method and Malay's net method in Motuo and surrounding areas, Tibet, and records the information of insect specimens, Take pictures and videos of insects. This data set contains insect habitat photos and working photos taken in Motuo County, Bomi County, Chayu County, Nyingchi city and Milin County, Tibet from 2020 to 2021. Solid specimens are kept in the National Animal Museum.

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Liang, H. (2021). Photo data set of insects in and around Motuo, Tibet (2020-2021). A Big Earth Data Platform for Three Poles, DOI: 10.11888/HumanNat.tpdc.272254. CSTR: 18406.11.HumanNat.tpdc.272254. (Download the reference： RIS | Bibtex )

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