Insects cause more damage to leaves in recent history than millions of years ago, study finds – Azevedo-Schmidt

Insect herbivores have caused more damage to plant matter from leaves in recent history than millions of years ago, according to a new study led by a University of Maine postdoctoral researcher. Despite global insect decline and biodiversity loss fueled by human activity, the frequency of leaf damage by insects among forest plants in recent read more Insects cause more damage to leaves in recent history than millions of years ago, study finds – Azevedo-Schmidt