Bug counting in Bonn: Why track insects in cities?

  • 7 days ago
Counting insects might sound about as frustrating as looking for a needle in a haystack, but according to the German NGO WILA Bonn, the data collected in such counts is valuable because it helps scientists assess how climate change is affecting bug survival. With the help of volunteers, WILA Bonn is trialing a method of insect conservation management in urban areas.