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Horse Fly

Tabanus melanocerus

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Description:

Adult horse flies feed on nectar and sometimes pollen. Females of most species are anautogenous, meaning that they require a blood meal before they are able to reproduce effectively if at all. They are known to be potential vectors of anthrax, worms and trypanosomes.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Reference Links:

Horse fly - Tabanus melanocerus - BugGuide.Net

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