About Insects
Insects make up roughly 80% of all known animal species. They pollinate our crops, decompose organic matter, and form the base of countless food webs. From the architectural genius of termite mounds to the long-distance migrations of monarch butterflies, insects display behaviors and abilities that rival any vertebrate.
Featured Insects
Monarch Butterflies: A 4,800km Journey Across Generations
No single monarch completes the full migration — it takes 4 generations to make the round trip between Canada and Mexico.
Honeybees Vote on Where to Build Their Next Hive
Scout bees perform waggle dances to propose new locations, and the colony decides through a democratic process.
Dung Beetles Navigate by the Milky Way
These tiny navigators are the only known insects to orient themselves using the galactic light of the Milky Way.
Why the Global Insect Decline Should Terrify Everyone
Insect biomass is dropping 2.5% per year. Without them, global food systems and ecosystems would collapse.