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ON THE RESEARCH CARRIED OUT ON PREDATORY BUGS (INSECTA: HETEROP-TERA) IN THE FERGANA VALLEY

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56292/SJFSU/vol31_iss6/a253

Keywords:

Reduviidae, bioecology, Palaearctic, entomofauna, colonization, fauna, imago, nymph, monovoltine, population, Empicoris vagabundus, Zelus renardii, biological control.

Abstract

This study presents data on the distribution, ecological features, and diagnostic characteristics of predatory bugs (Reduviidae) in the Fergana Valley. Empicoris vagabundus, Reduvius personatus, Zelus renardii were recorded for the first time in the region’s fauna. The results highlight the significant role of Reduviidae species as natural predators contributing to biological control within agricultural ecosystems.

Author Biographies

  • Xusanov Alijon Karimovich, Andijon davlat universiteti professori, biologiya fanlari doktori,

    Andijon davlat universiteti professori, biologiya fanlari doktori,

  • Turdiev Zafarbek Salohidin o‘g‘li, Andijon davlat universiteti mustaqil tadqiqotchisi

    Andijon davlat universiteti mustaqil tadqiqotchisi

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2026-02-03

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ON THE RESEARCH CARRIED OUT ON PREDATORY BUGS (INSECTA: HETEROP-TERA) IN THE FERGANA VALLEY. (2026). Scientific Journal of the Fergana State University, 31(6), 253. https://doi.org/10.56292/SJFSU/vol31_iss6/a253