Assessment of the Population Status of Zegris Fausti Christoph, 1877 (Lepidoptera, Pieridae) in Tajikistan

This paper describes the monitoring of the current population status of Zegris fausti Christoph, 1877 in Tajikistan. Ther results show that this species has a fragmented distribution and its populations occupy only small areas. The number of adults within each population varies, but is generally not low. The densest populations are found within the Tabakchi Ridge. The results of the study indicate a stable state of the Z. fausti population in Tajikistan. Based on these data, additional conservation measures are not required to protect this species. Given the fragmented distribution of Z. fausti in Tajikistan, further monitoring of the population status of this species seems necessary.