Insects in Exile: The Hidden Crisis in Tropical Conservation The tropics, home to more than 80% of the world's insect species, have long been overlooked in biodiversity conservation efforts.
While scientists and policymakers focus on temperate regions, the majority of insect diversity remains understudied, underrepresented, and vulnerable to extinction.
A recent study by Monash University researchers sheds light on this crisis and offers a solution: integrating local knowledge, citizen science, social media, and emerging technologies into conventional scientific research.