Conserving the Ecological Services Provided by Insects

American Entomologist • Volume 54, Number 2 In the case of many insects and other invertebrates, basic biology and life history information are unknown. Before protecting a species under the law, we must have, at a minimum, information on the biology, distribution, and threats to the species, not to mention clear documentation of its decline. In the long run, more funding should be allocated to invertebrate survey, systematics, taxonomy, and population ecology so that these species can be identified and cataloged and their life histories understood. ESA members are vital to this effort.