Species diversity

A small selection

Here you can see 100 species of insect from flatlands and broad-leaved woods. Together they constitute less than 0.5 % of all insect species in Sweden, estimated at about 33,000.

Uncertain numbers

Small organisms, for example insects, algae and fungi, are poorly known in our nature. Their multitude is one reason, another is that they are small and live secluded lives – there are many more species below ground than above.