NATURAL VEGETATION OF THE DESERT AREA OF THE KHOREZM OASIS AND THEIR LEPIDOFAUNA

This study explores the composition and ecological characteristics of natural vegetation in the desert zones of the Khorezm oasis, with particular emphasis on their associated lepidofauna. The research focuses on identifying dominant plant species adapted to arid conditions and analyzing their role as habitats and food sources for butterfly and moth populations. Field observations and ecological analysis reveal that xerophytic shrubs and halophytic plants form the primary vegetation cover, creating a unique microhabitat that supports diverse Lepidoptera species despite harsh environmental conditions. The interaction between plant communities and lepidofauna is examined from both trophic and ecological perspectives, highlighting the importance of plant diversity in sustaining insect biodiversity. The findings demonstrate that even sparsely vegetated desert ecosystems play a significant role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting species adaptation. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of biodiversity patterns in arid landscapes and emphasizes the need for conservation strategies aimed at protecting both plant and insect communities in the Khorezm region.本研究探讨了花剌子模（Khorezm）绿洲荒漠带自然植被的组成与生态特征，并重点关注其伴生的鳞翅目动物区系（lepidofauna）。研究聚焦于筛选适应干旱环境的优势植物物种，并分析其作为蝶类与蛾类种群栖息环境与食物来源的作用。野外调查与生态学分析表明，旱生灌木（xerophytic shrubs）与盐生植物（halophytic plants）构成了该区域的主要植被覆盖，即便在严苛的环境条件下，仍形成了独特的微生境以支撑多样的鳞翅目（Lepidoptera）物种生存。本研究从营养级与生态学双视角解析了植物群落与鳞翅目动物区系之间的相互作用，凸显了植物多样性对维持昆虫生物多样性的重要意义。研究结果显示，即便植被稀疏的荒漠生态系统，在维持生态平衡与支撑物种适应性方面同样发挥着关键作用。本研究有助于深化对干旱景观生物多样性分布模式的认知，并强调了针对花剌子模地区植物与昆虫群落开展保护策略的必要性。