Estimating the number of flying insects in the US using weather radar

Phys.org12/8/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

A study published on Phys.org discusses the challenges of monitoring flying insects in the U.S. due to a focus on a limited number of species and local data collection, despite the increasing pressures they face from global change and human activities. The research aims to estimate insect populations using weather radar, highlighting the need for broader ecological assessments.

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