This book brings together scattered information on insect conservation, providing a robust foundation for future progress, using examples from around the world.

Insects do not live in isolation. They interact with the abiotic environment and are major components of the terrestrial and freshwater biotic milieus. They are

The history of interest and practice in insect conservation is summarised and traced through contributions from many of the leaders in the discipline, to provid

These proceedings contain papers on insect conservation biology that are classified under 3 themes: (1) the current status of insect conservation, and major ave

Includes chapters on assessing changes among assemblages and in individual species, the variety of general threats (notably habitat changes and impacts of alien