Insect Decline & Importance - Insect populations are declining globally, with many common species disappearing [3] - Loss of insects leads to loss of opportunities to connect with nature and impacts mental health [4][5] - Insects play crucial roles in cities, including pollination (berries, mangoes, chocolate) and waste management [7][8][10] - Insect conservation is vital, as insects comprise 75% of animal species [14] Insect Biodiversity & Research - Vast knowledge gaps exist regarding insect ecology, creating opportunities for discovery [15][16][17] - Citizen science initiatives, like iNaturalist, are valuable for collecting data on insect distribution and behavior [23][24] - Community observations have rediscovered six types of Christmas beetles unseen for decades [28] Conservation Actions - Planting native flowers provides critical nutrition for insects and improves pest management [30][31][32] - Eliminating insecticide use in gardens supports predatory insects and maintains a healthy ecosystem [32][33][34]