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Arthropods, 2026, 15(2): 136-144
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Species composition and richness of bugs (Hemiptera) fauna in Tehsil Sheringal, District Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Sher Abdullah1, Rooh Ullah1, Ahmed Zia2, Sumera Aslam3, Inayat ul Islam1, Bibi Shabnem4
1Department of Zoology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
2National Insect Museum, NARC Islamabad, Pakistan
3Honey Bee Research Institute, NARC Islamabad, Pakistan
4Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan

Received 2 February 2026;Accepted 10 March 2026;Published 1 June 2026
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Abstract
The present study was conducted to explore the diversity of bugs in the Sheringal Valley, District Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Field visits were carried out from March to September 2025 in various localities including Cham, Shahoor, SBBU, Siah Sheringal, Samang, and Gurlai. Specimens were collected through Sweep net, beating sheet, hand collection and identified under stereomicroscope. A total of 93 specimens were collected and identified under 7 families, 7 subfamilies, and 15 species. Among the collected specimens, Eurydema lituriferum was recorded more frequent, comprising 20 specimens. Conversely, Spilostethus hospes was represented by a single specimen. Extended surveys covering additional localities and multiple seasons are required for reliable abundance assessments. More research focus on studying the bugs nymphal stages and in different seasons/time of the year is suggested in the study area that will play a crucial role in their management.

Keywords Hemiptera;species;Pentatomidae;Sheringal;Upper Dir;Pakistan.


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