News Headline
Costa Rica caterpillar decline spells trouble for ecosystems
Source
Mongabay.com
Publication Date
2020-03-16
Scientists have uncovered alarming declines in caterpillar diversity and their parasites across 22 years of monitoring in a protected forest in Costa Rica. In their study, published in Scientific Reports, they also reveal a clear link between extreme weather events and insect declines, with potential implications for ecosystem function.
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https://news.mongabay.com/2020/03/costa-rica-caterpillar-decline-spells-trouble-for-ecosystems/