There may be 3 times more insect species than previously thought

A new estimate of insect species globally finds that there may be 8 million to 14 million more species than people thought, ...

We've Been Undercounting the Insects. There May Be Three Times as Many Species as We Knew

A study in Costa Rica has big implications for extinction and conservation.
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Are there 14 million more insect species than previously thought?

Experts have accepted an estimate of around six million living insect species, an appraisal that has stood for the last 40 ...

New estimate: Earth has 14 to 20 million insect species

For 40 years, we thought Earth was home to six million insect species. Turns out, it could be three times that.
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Scientists say millions of insect species remain undiscovered

New statistical analysis estimates Earth may host up to 20 million insect species, far exceeding currently known ...
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8 Common Types Of Wasp Nests And How To Identify Them

Finding a wasp nest nestled under the eaves of your house is more than a nuisance. An encounter with certain species of these prolific winged insects can result in a painful sting. It could be worse ...
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Earth’s hidden insects: Scientists estimate there could be 20 million species, triple what was thought

After much discussion, the scientific community settled on an estimate of around six million species. This conservative ...