More bugs likely die from predation in the wild than from old age, as many insects and other invertebrates have relatively short lifespans and are a vital food source for a wide variety of predators. Additionally, many insects have high reproductive rates, which can offset the loss of individuals to predation.
There are also many insects that have a long lifespan, and for those, age-related death is more likely. e.g. the Queen ant, termite, or honeybee, and Cicadas, Praying Mantis' etc.
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More bugs likely die from predation in the wild than from old age, as many insects and other invertebrates have relatively short lifespans and are a vital food source for a wide variety of predators. Additionally, many insects have high reproductive rates, which can offset the loss of individuals to predation.
There are also many insects that have a long lifespan, and for those, age-related death is more likely. e.g. the Queen ant, termite, or honeybee, and Cicadas, Praying Mantis' etc.