Insects comprise the largest number of species, the most numerous individuals, and the greatest biomass of all plants and animals on the planet. They inhabit nearly every niche, and exhibit nearly every lifestyle. They are important herbivores, detritivores, carnivores, scavengers, parasites, vectors of disease, agricultural pests, and pollinators. Because of their biological prominence, consideration for their continued existence at White Sands National Monument (NM) is important.
Last updated: February 1, 2017