Speight, M.R. 2001 Insect diversity and livelihoods.. Living Off Biodiversity: Exploring Livelihoods and Biodiversity Issues in Natural Resources Management. International Institute Environment & Development London 269 pp.

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biological importance

Notes: [With additional material and editing by Blench, R. and Bourn, D.] This paper examines insect biodiversity and the ways (both beneficial and detrimental) in which insects affect livelihoods. Causes of change in insect diversity are then examined and ways to manage insect diversity are explored. The section called Gaz, cochineal and lac production discusses Dactylopius coccus and Laccifer (=Kerria lacca.