FEATURES OF BIO-ECOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE FAMILY OF HORSE FLYS (DIPTERA, TABANIDAE) IN THE CONDITIONS OF DAGESTAN

Idrisov Karimula Gadzhievich  -  Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Fundamental Medicine, Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization of Higher Education "Bashlarov Scientific and Clinical Center", Russia, 367031, Makhachkala, Amet-Khan Sultan Avenue, 91a, carimulaidrisov@yandex.ru

This article examines the key aspects of horsefly distribution and development in various biotopes of Dagestan, taking into account abiotic environmental factors. The influence of external factors on horsefly behavior is studied, and optimal conditions for their breeding and habitat are identified. Based on all the data obtained, species common in the lowland, foothill, and mountainous zones of Dagestan are identified.

Key words: biotope, breeding, adaptation, seasonal dynamics, abiotic factors, bloodsuckers, landscape, quantitative census, thermophilicity, preimaginal phase.