Decline in insect populations
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In the 21st century, there appears to be a widespread decline in the number of insects. About 40% of species are threatened by extinction and the types most affected include ants, bees, butterflies, moths and wasps. While some species such as flies and cockroaches might increase as a result, the total biomass of insects is decreasing by about 2.5% per year. The phenomenon is due to multiple factors including habitat destruction, pesticides, introduced species and climate change.
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See also
- Biodiversity decline
- Colony collapse disorder
- Decline in amphibian populations
- Holocene extinction
- The Windshield Phenomenon
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