Conservation of invertebrates in US National Parks
American Entomologist
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Abstract
Entomologists who enter national parks often are surprised by the diversity of life and geography found in these remarkable natural areas. There are ichneumon wasps, carabid beetles, leps…and, of course, there are trees and mountains. In contrast, an average person entering the same parks will see the magnificent mountains and rivers, the endless forests and meadows, and the abundant wildlife. The experience would be pure joy if it were not for pesky mosquitoes. This difference in perspective explains why insects, and invertebrates in general, have traditionally been a low priority in the National Park Service (NPS). Typically, invertebrates are ignored until they cause problems.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Conservation of invertebrates in US National Parks |
| Series title | American Entomologist |
| DOI | 10.1093/ae/40.2.76 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Entomological Society of America |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 76 |
| Last page | 79 |
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