Insect Biodiversity in Culture and Art

Abstract

Insects have played a pivotal role in the evolution, and it could be argued that they have also influenced the evolution of the human experience, which is reflected in the cultures. The examination of insect biodiversity in culture is as broad as the definition of culture. From a historical perspective, the study of insect biodiversity in human culture reveals patterns that show why certain insects were important to the members of various cultures. The survey of insects in culture reflects humans' evolving interest in the practical, the meaningful, and the beautiful insects that shaped the cultural world. Ancient Rome's cultural insect biodiversity was heavily influenced by the Greeks, and the authors find intaglios of ants, butterflies, and grasshoppers from Rome. Entomological interest in Artemis is sparked by the honeybees that adorn the sides of the statues, including the Greater Statue and the Beautiful Statue.

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