Tropical Insects

Tropical insects are an essential part of tropical ecosystems, providing important services such as pollination, decomposition, and nutrient cycling. They can also play a crucial role in controlling pest populations. Tropical insects have been used in medical research, to develop drugs and vaccines, and in agriculture for the production of organic fertilizer and to help with pest control. Tropical insect diversity, due to their abundance, is highly important for the global environment, contributing to global food security and climate change mitigation.