Biodiversity loss during the Anthropocene is a serious ecological challenge. Pollinators are
important vectors that provide multiple essential ecosystem services but are declining …

Here, we present the largest, global dataset of Lepidopteran traits, focusing initially on
butterflies (ca. 12,500 species records). These traits are derived from field guides, taxonomic …

In the field of nanoscience and nanobiotechnology, the use of plant extracts in synthesising
metal sulphide nanoparticles has lately come to light as an intriguing issue with several …

Emerging evidence suggests that insect populations may be declining at local and global
scales, threatening the sustainability of the ecosystem services that insects provide. Insect …

Entomotourism has emerged as a conservation strategy that seeks to promote greater
awareness and sensitivity to the importance of the invertebrates in the ecosystem. In this …

Highlights•Insect decline is a political issue as it affects human survival.•Current
conservation policy focuses mainly on species protection rather than tackling the drivers of …

Insects provide key ecosystem services for our sustainable future, which rely upon effective
conservation policies to protect insect biodiversity. To date, however, we still do not know …

Simple Summary The diversity of life on Earth is declining due to human decisions and
human actions. Scientists have clearly identified categories of human-induced …

Insects are major contributors to ecosystem services, providing beneficial functions and
goods for human use. Loss of insects directly threatens human well-being through negative …

Currently, food access has worsened during the COVID‐19 pandemic. For this reason,
various alternatives are required to improve the population's diet. Among the many …