Eltjon Halimi*, Anila Paparisto1, Dritan Topi2
*University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Boulevard Zogu I, Tirana, Albania.
1University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Boulevard Zogu I, Tirana, Albania.
2 University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Boulevard Zogu I, Tirana, Albania.
*Corresponding author e-mail: eltjonhalimi@hotmail.com
Abstract
The family of Miridae Hahn, 1831 (plant bugs), presents a considerable number of species on Hemiptera, approx. 9800 species. Due to their features they are applied as integrated biological weapons. This paper aims to increase the entomophauna knowledge of the country. It presents the species belonging to this family in the different habitats of Lushnja region, Albania. The biological material is collected during of period 2012-2013. The collection of biological samples was achieved through the use of entomological nets of 80 cm diameter, and Pitt’s traps. The fine biological materials were placed in plastic flacons 150-200 ml. They were preserved to the scientific laboratory in bottles of ethanol solution 95%, acetic acid, and distilled water. The biological samples were analyzed and determined by Stereomicroscope ZEISS. This study analyzes 98 individuals, and it has been found 17 genus and 25 species. The genera Lygus is the most represented with 3 species and a frequency of 12%. Habitats of Divjaka station are represented by more species compared to other stations, with 15 species and a frequency of 50%. Based on the “Jaccard index”, Divjaka and Çerma stations present a higher similarity coefficient, with 50.02%. The Zoogeographic regions of Palearctic, is representing by a higher number of species, with 11 species and frequency 44%. Compared to the elevated number of species for that family, it has been found that thier number is limited in the area of the study.
Keywords: Hemiptera, Miridae, ecosystems, dominance, habitats
