Insect diversity of Mount Silam and its surrounding forests in Lahad Datu, Sabah

Damit, D. F. A.; Japir, R.; Binti, M.; Yukang, J. L.; Chung, A. Y. C.

Insect diversity of Mount Silam and its surrounding forests in Lahad Datu, Sabah

2020

Damit, D. F. A. | Japir, R. | Binti, M. | Yukang, J. L. | Chung, A. Y. C.

This insect survey was conducted from 13th to 18 th of January, 2020 in Mount Silam forest, Lahad Datu, Sabah. An average of 108 nocturnal insect species from 148 individuals was recorded from a one-metre-square area of the light-trapping cloth. The mean Shannon Index was 4.17 while Simpson Index was 129.84 and Fisher Alpha Index was 193.60. At least 15 Bornean endemic species were recorded during the brief survey. These pioneer data will serve as baseline information for other research work in future. The data will further strengthen the management of Mount Silam within Sapagaya Forest Reserve as a Class I Forest Reserve (Protection). The information on insect diversity and the aesthetic value of some of the flagship species can be used to promote sustainable nature tourism in Mount Silam since this area is a tourist attraction in Lahad Datu.

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