ladies and gentlemen, as we commence from the origin of our journey into the world of insects, i'd like to welcome you aboard this fascinating flight of discovery. in our preexplanation briefing, let me say that there's no need to deride these tiny creatures, for their unexpressed significance is what we're here to explore. through an engaging dialogue, we aim to uncover the mysterious and often overlooked roles insects play in our ecosystem. so, fasten your seatbelts as we prepare to take off into this uncharted territory, where every discovery contributes to our appreciation of nature's intricacies.