SPECIES COMPOSITION OF LEPIDOPTERA INSECTS (INSECTA, LEPIDOPTERA)IN THE AGROCENOSES OF SOUTHEASTERN KAZAKHSTAN ANDMEASURES TO COMBAT THEM

Abstract

Annotation. Scientific research on the fauna, ecology and economic significance of lepidopteran insects (INSECTA, Lepidoptera) of agro-cenoses of South-Eastern Kazakhstan has an urgent significance and novelty, since they are based on completely different model objects in comparison with similar studies conducted in the countries of the far and near abroad (Russia, Ukraine, Central Asian states) and their data in no way can solve local problems related to the fauna of Lepidoptera for the conditions of agrocenoses of Southeastern Kazakhstan. We studied the fauna, ecology, economic importance and gave a logical justification for measures to combat the most harmful species of Lepidoptera insects (INSECTA, Lepidoptera) in the agro-cenoses of Southeastern Kazakhstan. In the course of field research, traditional methods generally accepted in entomology with original modifications were used to collect lepidoptera faunal materials. During the research period in 2022-2024, we registered a total of 134 species of Lepidoptera insects. In the course of field research on crops and plantings of agricultural crops, 30 species of butterflies were discovered, which are mainly represented by representatives of the scoop family.Field experiments have also been conducted to determine the biological effectiveness of certain insecticides in the fight against cabbage scooper caterpillars.