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Understanding the requirements of the insects we seek to conserve

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I very much appreciate comments on a draft of this editorial from Prof. Roger Dennis.

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New, T.R. Understanding the requirements of the insects we seek to conserve. J Insect Conserv 11, 95–97 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10841-007-9069-6

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