Worldwide insect declines: An important message, but interpret with caution.
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Simmons, Benno I https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2751-9430
Balmford, Andrew
Bladon, Andrew J
Christie, Alec P
De Palma, Adriana
Abstract
A recent paper claiming evidence of global insect declines achieved huge media attention, including claims of "insectaggedon" and a "collapse of nature." Here, we argue that while many insects are declining in many places around the world, the study has important limitations that should be highlighted. We emphasise the robust evidence of large and rapid insect declines present in the literature, while also highlighting the limitations of the original study.
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entomofauna, invertebrates, population trends, systematic review
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Ecol Evol
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2045-7758
2045-7758
2045-7758
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9
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Wiley
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NERC (1653183)
NERC (1653183)
MAVA Fondation pour la Nature (14077)
NERC (NE/L002507/1)
Isaac Newton Trust (12.21(a)i)
NERC (NE/N014472/2)
NERC (1653183)
MAVA Fondation pour la Nature (14077)
NERC (NE/L002507/1)
Isaac Newton Trust (12.21(a)i)
NERC (NE/N014472/2)