Insectageddon: is global insect extinction real?
Resource type
Lecture
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Date published
July 27, 2021
Abstract
News headlines in recent years have proclaimed that over 40% of all insect species are in decline, and many approach extinction. But are these numbers correct? Is the reality better, or even much worse, than we think?
Entomologist, broadcaster, and author Professor Adam Hart leads a panel debate of international insect experts to discuss these headlines, crunch the numbers and analyse the fact and fiction behind global insect extinction.
Join Adam alongside National Museums Scotland entomology collection curator Ashleigh Whiffin, insect decline ecologist Dr Manu Saunders, and biodiversity specialist Dr Nick Isaac to find out the latest on this contentious and vital issue and ask your questions to the panel.
Organised by the British Ecological Society in association with the Royal Entomological Society for celebrating ‘Insect Week’
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Insect Week
Event title
Insectageddon: is global insect extinction real?
Publisher
British Ecological Society
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In Copyright