Alien Species and Insect Conservation

Alien species play a critical role in insect conservation, significantly impacting native species and ecosystems through both accidental and deliberate introductions. This overview highlights the severe and often unpredictable consequences of invasive plants and insects, which drive species declines and ecological changes. The text emphasizes the importance of risk assessments and biosecurity measures, drawing lessons from biological control efforts. Understanding invasion processes is essential for predicting impacts on native insects and developing effective conservation strategies.