A dramatic plunge in insect numbers reported in a new study has led scientists to predict what they are calling “ecological Armageddon”.
Three-quarters of flying insects in nature reserves across Germany have vanished in 25 years, the study says, with serious implications for all life on Earth.
While we might not be able to halt that decline on these pages, we’d like to celebrate the creatures by asking you to share pictures and stories of your entomological finds. Maybe you have a favourite insect or have spotted some interesting activity where you live or when you’ve been on holiday? Perhaps you keep insects as pets?
As part of our regular Wildlife on your Doorstep assignment we are used to seeing pictures of fascinating insect life around the world – from damsel flies in Liverpool to praying mantis in Borneo – so we’re hopeful of some interesting images, and that you’ll tell us some things about them we didn’t know.
We’ll round up some of your best pictures and stories in a gallery on the site soon.
How to share your images and stories
Click on the GuardianWitness contribute buttons and be sure to tell us a little about where you took the picture and when. If you aren’t sure what the insect is, hopefully our community of readers and experts here at the Guardian will help out with identification.
