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The horse guard wasp, Stictia carolina, catches horse-flies to provision its brood in a nest. Eggs are often attacked by tiny parasitic wasps , and the larvae are consumed by birds, as well as being paratised by tachinid flies , fungi, and nematodes . [ 48 ]
The horse guard wasp (Stictia carolina) is a type of sand wasp (Bembicini) from the eastern United States which preys primarily upon horse-flies (Tabanidae). It is a large, colorful, fast-flying wasp, one of 28 species in the genus Stictia (which occur throughout North and South America), all of which have similar biology.
Tabanus sudeticus, also known as the dark giant horsefly, is a species of biting horse-fly. [5] [6] It is the heaviest fly in Europe. [7] Description.
Tabaninae is a subfamily in the family Tabanidae commonly known as horse flies. There are more than 3000 described species in Tabaninae. There are more than 3000 described species in Tabaninae. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Diachlorus ferrugatus, commonly known as the yellow fly in the United States or doctor fly in Belize, is a species of highly aggressive biting horse-fly of the family Tabanidae native to North and Central America to Costa Rica.
These photos of common bug bites and insect stings can help you figure out what critter is responsible for itchy red welts. ... horse flies and deer flies use "blade-like" mouthparts to slash the ...
Tabanus punctifer, commonly known as the western horse fly, is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae. [2] [3] This species of horse fly is approximately 20.5 mm (0.8 in) long. [4] They are typically found throughout the southern and western parts of the United States. They can be found between Utah and Mexico, and between California ...
Adult horse flies can be found in July and August. Males of this species feed on plant juices, while female are bloodsuckers. The females have a high fecundity. They can lay about 500 eggs at an oviposition. The larvae pass through 10–13 instars and the full life-cycle lasts 3–5 years. This horsefly may cause appreciable damages on stock farms.