Ladybird Beetles of Armenia and Transcaucasia
Author Information
Author(s): Shoghik Ghazaryan, Marine Arakelyan, Astghik Ghazaryan, Jerzy Romanowski, Krzysztof Turlejski, Piotr Ceryngier
Primary Institution: Yerevan State University
Hypothesis
What is the current state of knowledge regarding the ladybird beetle fauna in Armenia and other Transcaucasian countries?
Conclusion
The study identified 84 species of ladybird beetles in Armenia, including two new country records.
Supporting Evidence
- 84 species of Coccinellidae have been reported from Armenia.
- Two species were found that had not been previously reported in Armenia.
- Armenia has a higher proportion of endemic ladybird species compared to its neighbors.
Takeaway
This study found many types of ladybug in Armenia, including some that were not known to be there before.
Methodology
The study compiled literature reports and new data collected from field surveys across all 11 provinces of Armenia.
Limitations
The study may not include all species present due to the imprecise location data in some historical records.
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