Natural History Wanderings

University of Wurzburg  reported

In a new study, researchers at the University of Würzburg are investigating the interaction of major global change drivers on insects.

The number and diversity of insects is declining worldwide. Some studies suggest that their biomass has almost halved since the 1970s. Among the main reasons for this are habitat loss – for example through agriculture or urbanization – and climate change.

Rread mor Heat and land use: Bees suffer in particular