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Insect Decline

A close-up shot of a bee on a flower in the Beyer-Murin Gardens on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus. Photo by Robert Christy

Over half of the described species in the world are insects. Although many people think of insects as pests, they play vital roles and have a big impact on our invaluable ecosystems, as pollinators, helping break down wastes, and as an essential food source for many other organisms.