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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.
The dark giant horsefly's length is around 20-25 millimeters. [8] They have uniform dark brown eyes. [8]Dark giant horseflies are a common species to be found buzzing around cows and horses. [8]
Tabanus lineola, also known as the striped horse fly, is a species of biting horse-fly. It is known from the eastern coast of North America and the Gulf coast of Mexico. It is known from the eastern coast of North America and the Gulf coast of Mexico.
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikimedia Commons; ... the American horse fly, is a species of horse-fly in the family Tabanidae ...
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"
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.
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 ...
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... the striped horse fly, is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae. [2] [3] Distribution