1 lnsect diversitY
Biodiversity is the basis for human survival' The
composition and richness of species assemblages
also strongly influences ecosystem functioning and
stability (Naeem et at. 1994; Tilman and Downing
1994; IricCann 2000). However, following the industrial
revolution, the rapid expanding human population and
its economic activities have caused a dramatic loss in
global biodiversity, resulting in significant disturbance to
E"oryrt.*, and our living conditions' Accordingly' the
conservation of biodiversity has become one of the most
important challenges on our planet'