author(s)
Thandar Saw, Khin May Nyo, Ni Ni Win, Hnin Yu Hlaing, Kay Thi and Nyunt Lwin

abstract
Occurrence of insect species on Jujube Ziziphus jujube was recorded in Shan Ywa Gyi environs. A total of 15 species were identified during August 2017 to January 2018. Six species were found before flowering, 9 species were found flowering and 8 species were found in fruit and ripe stages. Apis mellifera is the highest species composition 25.58% and Sternochetus mangifera is the lowest species composition 1.03% were recorded. The highest percentage species composition 33.33% was found in order Coleoptera and the lowest percentage species composition 6.67% was found in order Diptera. Regarding the status of insects, 1 species is beneficial, 4 species are both harmful and beneficial insects and others 10 species are harmful insects were observed. Local farmers and gardeners should be given the awareness of bio-control of insect pest by releasing predatory insects instead of using the chemical control method which can more affect consumers.