Orthoptera (Insecta) fauna of the Kashkadarya region, Uzbekistan

Abstract. Nurjaniv AA, Medetof MZH, Kholmatov BR, Abdullahyev II, Tufliyev NKH, Nurjonov FA. 2023. Orthoptera (Insecta) fauna of the Kashkadarya region, Uzbekistan. Biodiversitas 24: 112-121. More than 30,000 different species orthoptera insects, most which are found in tropics and subtropics, known to exist world's fauna. The extensive among orthopteroids is order Orthoptera, includes more 20,000 insects. Most herbivores, while others predators or have a mixed diet. Large size, jumping abilities, open lifestyle make orthopteran characters accessible many landscapes. Orthopterans play significant role movement energy flow as an important link biocenosis, connecting secondary consumers with producers. Many Orthopterans, especially grasshoppers, dangerous pests agriculture. Harm noticeable from those locust species, could swarms. research was carried out various agro natural landscapes determine composition insects region. A total 1274 samples were collected 11 coordinates 10 during scientific trips. They comprised 657 females (51.4%), 403 males (31.6%), 214 nymphs (16.7%). distribution 70 belonging 50 genera 7 families discussed this research. Samples taken 6 types (cucurbits, orchards, alfalfa, mulberry, vineyards, mung bean fields) agro-landscapes 4 (plains Karshi desert, hills, mountains, saxaul forests) highest diversity has been where 129 20 Guzar district desert identified landscape lowest number 41 9 collected. average density 0.4 per square meter. Two all 12 landscapes, only once one coordinate.