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  • Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Entomology

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  • Insects are Earth's most abundant and diverse organisms, crucial for ecosystem services.
  • The significance of insect-provided ecosystem services in Brazil is underappreciated by society.
  • Brazil's megadiverse tropical environment offers unique potential for insect conservation and utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize existing knowledge on ecosystem services provided by insects in Brazil.
  • To identify research gaps and biases in the study of insect ecosystem services in Brazil.
  • To discuss implications for conservation and policy, emphasizing broader economic and ecological perspectives.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive database search identified 136 relevant articles published in English or Portuguese.
  • Studies were analyzed for publication trends, geographical focus (Atlantic Forest, Cerrado), and studied ecosystem services.
  • Research approaches and the explicit use of the term "ecosystem services" were also examined.

Main Results:

  • Pollination, decomposition, and biological pest control were the most frequently studied insect ecosystem services.
  • Research predominantly focused on natural and anthropic ecosystems, with a majority employing experimental designs.
  • The term "ecosystem services" was infrequently used, and studies exhibited a taxon bias.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need to expand research beyond economically focused insect ecosystem services.
  • Improved communication between scientists, policymakers, and citizens is essential for insect conservation.
  • Brazil can lead in conserving and utilizing insect ecosystem services through enhanced scientific outreach.