Over the summer, Vox initiated a project to document insect biodiversity within New York City by deploying specialized traps. The primary objective of the study was to determine if new insect species could be identified in a densely populated urban setting, noting that a significant portion of global insect life remains uncatalogued by science.

During the month of June, the traps collected approximately 12,000 insect specimens. These samples were subsequently sent to a laboratory at the University of Guelph for further examination. While the analysis is currently in its preliminary stages, the project aims to provide data on the variety of insects inhabiting the city. The initiative highlights the ongoing scientific effort to map biodiversity in environments that are often overlooked by traditional field research. As the study progresses, researchers intend to analyze the remaining samples collected throughout the summer to confirm whether any of the specimens represent species new to science.