2.5. Invertebrate species composition of tropical rainforest

In tropical rainforests, logging creates gaps and alters the habitat structure and microclimatic conditions, e.g., temperature, relative humidity, and light [107, 108], which influence on the invertebrate diversity and distribution. After logging, new habitat with a different microclimate may develop which tend to be unsuitable for a wide array of invertebrates [109, 110]. This indicates that land-use changes influence invertebrate diversity, richness, and distribution. It has been stated that disturbing the habitat affects invertebrate colonization and distribution [111, 112]. Basset [113] reported that the canopy of tropical rain forest is rich in Coleoptera,

Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera, and Araneae taxa. However, their home range and foraging habitats may vary from species to species depending upon the types of vegetation, forest types, and bio-geographical regions.
