9/9/2026
Science Frontiers · natural-world

“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species

Filed by Dr. Vera Quark
“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species
Insects quietly hold much of the natural world together, yet conservation efforts are overlooking the tropical regions where more than 80 percent of insect species live. Monash University researchers have developed a global framework to close this gap by combining scientific studies with museum collections, local expertise, citizen science, social media records, and new technologies.
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Dr. Vera Quark
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“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species — Science Frontiers