Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity of Insect Pests

Atmospheric CO2 concentration is higher during this century and is the highest in the past 26 million years. On the other hand, studies show that changes in the atmosphere, such as changes in carbon dioxide levels, increased temperatures and shifts in precipitation, will greatly affect the natural enemies of insects. Also, the transmission of many insect pests to temperate areas may cause greater damage to vegetables, fruit crops, cereals, and legumes. Many scientists believe that there is a close relationship between biological diversity and climate change. Insects are considered to be economically and environmentally important organisms. Insects are distinguished from other living organisms in terms of their environmental adherence as they are considered cold-blood organisms and the temperature of these insects is equal to the temperature of the external environment. There are many insects that do not pose a threat to crop and fruit production, and they can be of benefit to the ecosystem and farmers, such as insects used for biological control and pollinators.