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Understanding of temporal dynamics of tropical insect communities is hampered by the difficulty of disentangling population dynamics, timed phenology, migration and seasonal activity. Furthermore, there is a dearth of data on potential drivers of temporal dynamics, and on its consequences for ecosystem functioning. This article argues for collection of complementary data, and makes methodological recommendations.

Keywords

Activity, Climate, Longevity, Migration, Phenology, Phenotypic Plasticity, Population Dynamics.
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