Insects are the key to understanding the world, according to Dr Murray Fletcher who recently held a tour at the Burrendong Arboretum's 50th anniversary celebrations.
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"Everything grows from seeds and they are pollinated by insects," he said.
"With climate change they are likely to be able to adapt quicker than plants and animals and it will be interesting to see even over one generation how the world changes -by 2050 we will be dealing with the consequences."
"With climate change they are likely to be able to adapt quicker than plants and animals and it will be interesting to see even over one generation how the world changes -by 2050 we will be dealing with the consequences."
- Dr Murray Fletcher
The tour proved very popular, especially among children.
"Kids are always interested in insects for some reason and as they hit around year 9 they lose interest, but I never did."
Growing up Dr Fletcher was always interested in animals and had read all of Gerald Durrall's books, but animals weren't accessible in his Sydney backyard like insects were.
He said that with such interesting creatures at the doorstep he hoped they would make the most of the opportunity to learn.
"Young people need to know how the world works. Things don't just come off the supermarket shelf and insects are a big part of this."
