Insect ecology

Insect ecology is the study of how insects (small creatures with six legs and three body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen) interact with their environment. Insects live in many different places and face different challenges depending on where they are and what season it is. Some challenge them to find food and water, some challenge them to reproduce quickly, and others challenge them to escape predators. Insect ecologists study how these and other factors affect insect populations and the species of insects that live in a specific area. By studying these interactions, they can help us understand how insect populations are impacted by our activities and suggest ways to protect them and keep them thriving.