The Odonata of China: a data-driven, open-access resource for biodiversity research and conservation

Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) are among the most ancient winged insects, with over 900 species recorded in China, representing the highest global diversity. However, the lack of a centralized database integrating morphological, ecological, and multiomics data has hindered large-scale research and conservation efforts. We present Odonata of China (http://dragonflies.kiz.ac.cn), a comprehensive database compiling taxonomic, biogeographic, phenotypic, and multiomics data for 820 species...