A Conversation between Two Entomologists Have you noticed there haven’t been any insects lately? Yes. I wonder why? Could it be it’s been in the 20s and 30s for the last 3 months? I think it’s something else. Don’t you feel a metaphorical chill in the air? I’m afraid we’re seeing the beginning of an anti-biodiversity vortex forming. Oh god. Our worst fear. Couldn’t be anything else. There’s nothing we can do. Guess it’s time to retire. See you at the bar in an hour?