How to explore biodiversity biodiversity explorer How do we explore insect biodiversity Finding them Finding plant-inhabiting insects Try searching plants both by day and by night .
Many species feed only at night and hide by day.
Look under leaves by getting down low and looking upwards. Keep an eye open for fresh leaf damage. Look for swollen stems and leaf bases caused by gall-forming insects. Check on flowers for nectar and pollen feeders. Open seed capsules and ripe fruit .