DNA from old ants reveals a hidden insect apocalypse in Fiji

Insects are essential for ecosystems, but mounting evidence suggests many populations are collapsing under modern pressures. A new study used cutting-edge genomic techniques on museum specimens to track centuries of ant biodiversity across Fiji. The results reveal that nearly 80% of native ants are in decline, with losses intensifying in the past few hundred years as human activities expanded.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250919085246.htm