Hemiptera (Heteroptera) of the Infraorder Pentatomomorpha II of the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park

Field research was undertaken in the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park, Kazakhstan, between 2020 and 2021, to elucidate the diversity of the hemipteran infraorder Pentatomomorpha II.The investigation focused on two prevalent families within the infraorder: Pentatomidae and Scutelleridae.The objective was to delineate species composition, distribution patterns, and ecological attributes within these taxa.The researchers conducted field surveys within the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park to identify and classify hemipteran insects belonging to the infraorder Pentatomomorpha II.They employed taxonomic methods and ecological observations to categorize the identified species into various groups based on their life forms, trophic specialization, food preferences, number of generations per year, and habitat preferences.A total of 34 hemipteran species were identified in the park's ecosystem, with taxonomic classification revealing a disproportionately high representation of the family Pentatomidae, which accounted for 30 species (88% of the total).In contrast, the family Scutelleridae comprised a mere 4 species (12%).These findings contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of Pentatomomorpha II diversity within this region and provide a foundation for further ecological and conservation studies.