Fauna of Hemipterans (Heteroptera) of the Northern Tien Shan


Kenzhegaliev A. Esenbekova P. Baimurzaev N. Zhaksybayev M.
2024Science Publications

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences
2024#24Issue 2147 - 153 pp.

This article presents the outcomes of a comprehensive investigation carried out between 2019 and 2021, focusing on Hemipterans within the Northern Tien Shan region. The study discerned a total of 111 species, belonging to 11 distinct families, including Tingidae (14 species), Aradidae (3 species), Lygaeidae (28 species), Berytidae (2 species), Rhopalidae (10 species), Coreidae (2 species), Cydnidae (6 species), Plataspidae (1 species), Acanthosomatidae (1 species), Scutelleridae (5 species) and Pentatomidae (40 species). Notably, four species (Sciocoris consobrinus, Sternodontus ampliatus, Nysius pilosulus, Maccevetus errans errans) were newly identified within the Kazakhstan territory. Categorized by trophic specialization, these species were grouped into Mycetophages (5 species), phytophages (106 species), and zoophagous (3 species). Diverse life forms were observed across the species, spanning nine groups. The study also analyzed the number of generations per year, revealing four categories. Overwintering patterns were diverse, with various species exhibiting distinct life stage preferences. Furthermore, the study highlighted ecological and economic significance, elucidating the roles of certain species as pests and predators. The research contributes valuable insights into the composition, behavior, and ecological roles of Hemipterans in the Northern Tien Shan, enriching our understanding of this intricate ecosystem.

Biology , Distribution , Ecology , Fauna , Hemiptera , Heteroptera , Northern Tien Shan

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Department of Biology, Abay Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Department of Biology, Institute of Zoology Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Department of Agicultural Sciences, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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