Insects populations have been declining for nearly 100 years, study reveals

Apr 30, 2020

A zompopa ant reared for human consumption is pictured in the insect farm of biologist Federico Paniagua, as he promotes the ingestion of a wide variety of insects as a low-cost and nutrient-rich food, in Grecia, Costa Rica July 13, 2019. Picture taken July 13, 2019. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate - RC1E4F21DE10

The decline could have drastic consequences for our ecosystems. Image: REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate

Stuart Reynolds

Emeritus Professor of Entomology, University of Bath

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Lampyris noctiluca, or the common glow worm of Europe. Image: Wikicommons

Mayflies are aquatic insects, which are among the few winners in the new study. Image: Wikicommons

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