The issue of endangered insects is a serious one, and it's not getting the attention it deserves. According to the UN as reported by NPR, half a million insect species are facing extinction due to a variety of factors, including pesticide use, pollution, and climate change [1]. This is concerning not only for the insects themselves, but for the entire ecosystem. Without insect species, plants cannot be pollinated, and other animals cannot get the food they need to survive [2]. That's why it's so important for people to spread awareness about this issue and take steps to help protect endangered insects. There are many ways to do this, from supporting organizations that work to protect endangered species to educating others about the importance of insects to the planet. The more people know about the plight of endangered insects, the better chance we have of preserving them for future generations. If we don't act now, we may be faced with a world without insects, and the devastating effects that would have on our environment.

[1] https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/02/24/1082752634/the-insect-crisis-oliver-milman#:~:text=assessment%20done%20in%202019%20found,some%20in%20the%20coming%20decades.