The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the most economically significant vegetable crops cultivated in the Khorezm region. Its agrocenoses are characterized by a diverse entomofauna that includes both pest and beneficial insect species. This study aimed to identify and analyze the composition, abundance, and ecological roles of entomofauna inhabiting tomato fields under the agro-climatic conditions of Khorezm. Field surveys were conducted during the 2024–2025 growing seasons using visual observation, sweep-netting, and pitfall trapping methods. A total of 38 insect species belonging to 22 families and 7 orders were recorded. The dominant pest species included Helicoverpa armigera, Tuta absoluta, Bemisia tabaci, and Aphis gossypii, while key beneficial insects were Coccinella septempunctata, Chrysoperla carnea, and Apis mellifera. Seasonal population dynamics showed that pest density peaked during flowering and fruiting stages, coinciding with favorable temperature and humidity. The presence of natural predators and pollinators indicates the potential for integrated pest management (IPM) practices to reduce chemical pesticide dependency. The results contribute to understanding the structure and ecological balance of tomato agrocenoses in arid regions of Uzbekistan and provide practical recommendations for sustainable crop protection.

entomofauna, tomato, agrocenosis, Khorezm region, pests, beneficial insects, IPM, biodiversity.

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