Comment on “Meta-analysis reveals declines in terrestrial but increases in freshwater insect abundances”
Marion Desquilbet, Laurence Gaume, Manuela Grippa, Régis Céréghino, Jean François Humbert, Jean‐Marc Bonmatin, Pierre‐André Cornillon, Dirk Maes, Hans Van Dyck, Dave Goulson
Abstract
(Reports, 24 April 2020, p. 417) argue for a more nuanced view of insect decline, and of human responsibility for this decline, than previously suggested. However, shortcomings in data selection and methodology raise questions about their conclusions on trends and drivers. We call for more rigorous methodology to be applied in meta-analyses of ecological data.
Topics & Concepts
Abundance (ecology)EcologyEnvironmental scienceInsectBiologyGeographyFreshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecologyFish Ecology and Management StudiesIsotope Analysis in Ecology