Invertebrate Fauna Survey, Far North Queensland Rainforest SuperSite, Robson Creek, 25 Ha Plot, 2013

Tree species related heterogeneity of insects was examined at the Robson Creek 25 ha site. 50 individual understorey trees were identified and flying insects associated with their canopies were sampled. Miniature interception traps were deployed over a one week period in April 2013. Five individuals of each of 10 species of trees were targeted. Targeted trees were chosen as generic pairs with one member of the genus being among the more abundant species on the 25 ha plot, the other being 'rare' on the plot. Each pair of species belonged to a different botanical family. Species targeted were: Elaeocarpaceae, Sapindaceae, Myrtaceae, Araliaceae and Lauraceae.