Insects and other invertebrates found in leaf litter are important components in decomposition, nutrient cycling, and food webs. Below is a small listing of some of those you may see in El Yunque.
Please visit our website here for full descriptions of all species described:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/elyunque/learning/nature-science/?cid=fsbdev3_042978
To learn more about all of the Insect Species found in El Yunque, you can read this publication: