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Horse-flies and deer flies [a] are true flies in the family Tabanidae in the insect order Diptera. The adults are often large and agile in flight. Only female horseflies bite land vertebrates, including humans, to obtain blood. They prefer to fly in sunlight, avoiding dark and shady areas, and are inactive at night.
Printable version; In other projects ... is a species of biting horse-fly. [5] [6] It is the heaviest fly in Europe. [7]
Chlorotabanus crepuscularis is a species of horse flies in the family Tabanidae. [2] [3] This species is the only green tabanid in North America. It can be found from Texas to Delaware. In Florida, this sanguinivorous (blood-feeding) fly is seen as an adult from March through September, but is most active from May to mid-July.
The Horse-flies (Family Tabanidae). Many are pest species and can inflict painful bites. Many are pest species and can inflict painful bites. Pages in category "Tabanidae"
Printable version; In other projects Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata item; Appearance. ... the American horse fly, is a species of horse-fly in the family Tabanidae. [4] [5]
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 ...
Printable version; In other projects Wikidata item; Appearance. ... Tabanus similis, the striped horse fly, is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae. [2] [3]
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikimedia Commons; ... Tabanus melanocerus is a horse fly in the subfamily Tabaninae ("horse flies