By Vaishnavi Chaturvedi P, Arpit Chaturvedi P and Santhosh Naik G Insects form the backbone of global biodiversity, with nearly 70% of species occurring in tropical regions. They play vital roles in pollination, nutrient cycling, and maintaining ecological balance. However, despite their importance, the response of tropical insects to rising temperatures remains poorly understood. As climate change intensifies, increasing temperatures, extreme weather events, and habitat degradation are...

by Vishwanatha Reddy, Harish S., Pavani P. S., Manjunatha M. J. and Sushila Nadagouda Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth, acting as the silent architects of our ecosystems through pollination, decomposition and nutrient cycling. Their intricate morphologies and complex behaviours serve as a bridge between biological reality and artistic inspiration, proving that even the smallest creatures possess immense ecological and aesthetic significance. The Department of Entomology,...

By Shashank, P. R. and Santhosh Naik, G. Lately, there’s been a growing buzz around insects and rightly so. With reports of their rapid decline across continents in recent decades, more people are beginning to notice just how important these tiny creatures really are. But if you look for books in the Indian context that help nature enthusiasts truly appreciate insects and get to know them better, the options are surprisingly few. That’s why it felt refreshing to come across “Miniature Giants:...