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Re:More than 75 percent decline over 27 years in total flyin... by pclmulqdq on Saturday March 18, 2023 @12:30PM (#35210451)
Warmer climate should be better for insect populations. This is mostly about pesticide overuse.
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Re:More than 75 percent decline over 27 years in total flyin... by hermitcrab on Saturday March 18, 2023 @01:27PM (#35211143)
And habitat loss? Crop monocultures are not great for most insects (or animals or birds).
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Re:More than 75 percent decline over 27 years in total flyin... by adammarples on Saturday March 18, 2023 @01:38PM (#35211274)
Insects can be very sensitive to drought
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