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Insect populations are declining globally, with critical data gaps hindering conservation in Southeast Asia. Addressing these requires more research, regional collaboration, and political will to protect vital insect biodiversity.

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  • Ecology and Conservation Biology
  • Biodiversity Studies
  • Entomology

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  • Insects are crucial for terrestrial biodiversity, but global populations face decline due to human activities.
  • Limited data on undescribed species and population dynamics impedes effective insect conservation, especially in biodiversity hotspots like Southeast Asia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify knowledge and capacity gaps in insect conservation within Southeast Asia.
  • To assess the status of insect research, occurrence data, and public discourse on conservation in the region.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative review of insect occurrence records and scientific studies pertaining to Southeast Asia.
  • Analysis of global '#conservation' posts on Twitter to gauge public representation of insects.
  • Examination of authorship and funding trends in insect research.

Main Results:

  • Insect occurrence records are increasing but dominated by butterflies; studies primarily focus on pest/vector groups, with a deficit in conservation and ecology research across many countries.
  • While local authorship and funding have increased, most originate from outside Southeast Asia.
  • Insects are under-represented on social media, with content biased towards popular groups like bees and butterflies.

Conclusions:

  • Significant knowledge and capacity gaps exist for insect conservation in Southeast Asia.
  • Proposed solutions include integrative taxonomy, enhanced regional collaborations, and public engagement.
  • Urgent need for political will and dedicated funding to overcome conservation impediments and protect insect biodiversity.