Why we should value flying insects


By AGENCY
  • Living
  • Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Britain has observed a decline of flying insects by 60%, based on research from the years 2004 and 2021. Photo: AFP

The number of flying insects in Britain has declined by 60% since 2004. And this phenomenon is not exclusive to that region, far from it.

It’s a reminder to all of us of the need to preserve such insects, which are essential for maintaining the planet’s ecosystems.

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