This review examines how climate change affects insect populations and habitats, suggesting improvements in management strategies.
Environmental shifts, particularly global warming and altered land uses, increasingly influence the intricate relationships between insects and their diverse hosts. Insect species exhibit heterogeneous responses to these changes, contingent on their specific habitat and ecological niche. Numerous factors, including geographical range, diversity, abundance, growth, and development, are modulated by these environmental shifts, leading to both positive and negative effects on various insect populations. Consequently, the pervasive influence of climate change on the delicate equilibrium of insect populations and their critical ecological roles represents a significant area of ongoing academic research. This review synthesizes current observations regarding the multifaceted impact of climate change on insect biota, while also highlighting key knowledge gaps that need to be addressed to facilitate improved management strategies for the benefit of humankind.
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Shrivastava et al. (2025) studied this question.