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Title Segment 3: Insects
Topic Topic 3: Animal Life
In Brief

This segment is an introductory guide to the insect life found in the Sidmouth area of the UK. It begins with a general overview of the importance of insects within ecosystems, focusing on the many roles they play, including pollination, decomposition, and pest control. 

The text then delves into seven main orders of insects, highlighting their distinguishing characteristics, notable species, and favoured habitats in the Sidmouth area. The author also addresses challenges in recording insects and provides insights into the methods employed. 

The final section discusses the declining insect population and the significance of the 135 species recorded in the Sidmouth area.

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Home page of the Royal Entomological Society website

Royal Entomological Society
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The home page of the Bees, Wasps and Ants Recording Society

BWARS
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The home page of the British Dragonflies Society

British Dragonflies
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The home page of the Butterfly Conservation organisation

Butterfly Conservation
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The home page of the Dipterists Forum - the society for the study of flies

Dipterists Forum
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The home page of the Orthoptera UK recording sociaty

Orthoptera UK
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The home page of the UK Beetle Recording Society

UK Beetles
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