# The global atlas of edible insects: analysis of diversity and commonality contributing to food systems and sustainability

*PRI Rank #2 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #2 |
| 18m citations | 80 |
| Journal | Scientific Reports |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41598-024-55603-7 |
| Corresponding authors | Saliou Niassy |
| Institution | International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-and-arachnid-ecology-and-behavior/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41598-024-55603-7](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55603-7)

## Topics

edible insects · global food system sustainability · insect species diversity · environmental footprint of insect production · food conversion ratio · Global Biodiversity Information Facility · iNaturalist · Copernicus Land Service · FAOSTAT · geographical distribution of edible insects · land cover correlation · entomophagy cultural practices · nutritional security · Mexico edible insect diversity · Thailand edible insect consumption · India edible insect species · alternative protein sources · climate change and agriculture · insect farming · cross-regional consumption patterns

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-and-arachnid-ecology-and-behavior/2026. Accessed 2026-07-21.

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