The decline of moths in Great Britain: a review of possible causes

. 1. Population declines among insects are inadequately quantified, yet of vital importance to national and global biodiversity assessments and have significant implications for ecosystem services. 2. Substantial declines in abundance and distribution have been reported recently within a species‐rich insect taxon, macro‐moths, in Great Britain and other European countries. These declines are of concern because moths are important primary...