Insects are underrepresented across red lists of threatened biodiversity in the Neotropics Insects are critical to the sustainability and productivity of ecosystems worldwide, yet up to 40 % of insects may face extinction in coming decades. …

#Insects are so important for our global #foodsystems, yet they don’t get the same attention in #conservation policy

New study of Brazil’s #RedLists shows underrepresentation of insects compared to #vertebrates 🌍

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#Entomology #Brazil

First I check the @IcomOfficiel #RedLists. This type of object - relief sculpture from Iraq - is listed as highly likely to be looted. A reputable seller won't list it w/o explaining why a buyer shouldn't worry it's looted. No worries about looting if it's just a fake, of course!