Dataset of dragonfly specimens from the collection of Sapienza University of Rome

This dataset contains digitised occurrence records of dragonfly specimens (Order: Odonata) preserved in the historical entomological collection of the Sapienza University of Rome. The records include taxonomic identifications, collection dates, and geographic information, based on specimen labels and catalogue data. The dataset was compiled and published through the GBIF IPT (Integrated Publishing Toolkit) hosted by Pensoft Publishers and is accessible via GBIF with open access. It contributes to documenting the biodiversity of Odonata in Italy and the Mediterranean region and provides a valuable historical reference for ecological and taxonomic research.