Table 1 Details of the six specific synthesis questions of the review

Question 1

Which LTI verge management practices increase, decrease or have no effect on insect biodiversity?

Habitat/management practices

Question 2

Is the insect biodiversity of LTI verges equal to, higher, or lower than the biodiversity of habitats away from the LTIs?

Habitat in LTI verges vs. at proximity

Question 3

Which LTI verge management practices increase, decrease or have no effect on insect dispersal?

Dispersal/management practices

Question 4

Is insect dispersal on LTI verges equal to, higher, or lower than their dispersal in habitats away from the LTI?

Dispersal in LTI verges vs. at proximity

Question 5

Is the insect biodiversity of LTI verges dependent on the surrounding landscape?^a

Habitat/surrounding landscape

Question 6

Is insect dispersal on LTI verges dependent on the surrounding landscape?^a

Dispersal/surrounding landscape