Insect (Hexapoda) diversity in the oceanic archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil: updated taxonomic checklist and new records

A comprehensive survey of insect diversity in the UNESCO-listed Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas archipelago has revealed 453 hexapod species across 21 orders, more than doubling previous knowledge. The study identified 263 new records, including 38 potentially endemic species, providing critical baseline data for conservation efforts. Researchers employed systematic sampling and taxonomic analysis to document the entomofauna, highlighting the archipelago's ecological significance while underscoring gaps in our understanding of oceanic island biodiversity.

Rafael, J. A., Limeira-de-Oliveira, F., Hutchings, R. W., Miranda, G. F. G., Silva Neto, A. M. d., Somavilla, A., Camargo, A., Asenjo, A., Pinto, Â. P., Bello, A. d. M., Dalmorra, C., Mello-Patiu, C. A. d., Carvalho, C. J. B. d., Takiya, D. M., Parizotto, D. R., Marques, D. W. A., Cavalheiro, D. d. O., Mendes, D. M. d. M., Zeppelini, D., et al. (2020). Insect (Hexapoda) diversity in the oceanic archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil: updated taxonomic checklist and new records. Revista Brasileira de Entomologia, 64(3). https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9665-rbent-2020-0052