Under the theme of insects, here is the new summer 2020 motif, designed in collaboration with the company Öko Creations . I'll tell you about the process behind our exclusive designs, but just before that, here are a few lines that explain why insects are featured at PEAKBWA!
Some dazzle us with their eccentric shapes and vibrant colors. Some scare us (a little), with their sting, their protruding eyes or their sticky skin… But whether we like them or not, insects play an essential role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems and life on earth.
These small beings of the animal kingdom do indeed have a major ecological role. Besides being an important part of the food chain - fish, amphibians, birds and mammals feed on them - insects wear many hats. Pollinating insects pollinate flowers by foraging and carrying pollen from one flower to another.
In addition, their work is essential for the growth of fruits and vegetables! Insects living in the soil participate in their regeneration. As they move, they dig small tunnels that allow soil aeration and loosening, which promotes plant root growth.
Decomposing insects are great emptiers that feed on dead plants and animal carcasses. The decomposition of this organic matter helps nourish the soil and make it fertile.
What are your favorite insects? Here we like the firefly, the yellow ant and the admiral! ;)
Text by Claire Lacroix, Geographer
