BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG AND ITS NATURAL ENTOMOPHAGOUS ENEMIES

The article presents the results of studies conducted on the distribution, development, and bioecological characteristics of the brown marmorated stink bug in various countries around the world, as well as in Azerbaijan. It has been established that this pest causes damage to various agricultural and forest plants in many countries, resulting in reduced crop yields and deterioration of the marketable quality of agricultural produce. In its native range, the brown marmorated stink bug feeds on more than 300 plant species. More than 120 plant species occurring in the flora of Azerbaijan are also considered host plants of this pest. The brown marmorated stink bug is considered one of the most dangerous pests of fruit crops, particularly hazelnut, which is a nut crop. Observations conducted during the study revealed the developmental characteristics of the pest under both field and laboratory conditions. It was established that the species produces two generations per year in the Ganja–Dashkasan economic region. Information is also provided on the natural entomophagous enemies of the brown marmorated stink bug, particularly wasps belonging to the genus Trissolcus, as well as on the species Trissolcus sakowi, which has been recorded in Azerbaijan.