The UK's current conservation plans are insufficient to protect crucial insect populations, like bees and ants, according to a recent expert warning.
Government targets for biodiversity fail to account for many insect species, leading to potentially misleading measures of success in conservation efforts.
Without including a wider range of insects in monitoring programs, the UK could meet its targets even with widespread insect extinctions.
Experts are urging immediate action and improved data collection to accurately assess and address the alarming decline in insect populations.
