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A four-part global investigation into insect declines, exploring their diversity and their critical roles on the planet. Scientists reveal the beauty of bugs, from pollinators to insect assassins to the tiny clean-up crews that purify the planet.

On the plains of South Africa, an army of dung beetles recycle the dung of large mammals.
Ummat Somjee goes to Thailand to observe the cultural tradition of fighting beetles.
Dragonfly expert Jessica Ware heads to Guyuna to sample dragonfly diversity.
Extras
Gavin Svenson heads to the Brazilian rainforest to sample the diversity of mantises.
Jesse Barber and Akito Kawahara study the evolutionary arms race between bats and moths.
Monarch butterflies winter in the fir forests of Michoacan, Mexico, after an epic migration.
Evolutionary Biologist Ummat Somjee describes his research on Flag-footed bugs in Panamá.
Urban Ecologist Sylvana Ross visits Baltimore, Maryland, to find Tapinoma Sessile.
A four-part investigation into insect declines, exploring their diversity and ecological importance.