Microplastic accumulation in terrestrial insects on the example of social wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae)
Journal: Euroasian Entomological Journal
Year: 2025

The study of microplastic (MP) accumulation in terrestrial insects was conducted from 2012-2015 and continued through 2024 at 26 study areas located in 16 administrative regions of Eurasia and North Africa.A total of 466 wasp individuals from natural populations were analyzed.The study focused on three genera (Vespa, Vespula, and Polistes) from the family Vespidae as model objects, including a total of 9 species.The analysis revealed the presence of fi bers of various lengths and colors, includi