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Yes, like most living things, insects are part of the carbon cycle which puts CO2 into the atmosphere and removes it again in a constant cycle.

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Yes, insects do emit carbon dioxide as a byproduct of their respiratory process. Insects breathe oxygen and release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere just like humans and other animals do.

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