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American horse fly

Tabanus americanus

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Notes:

It's "Camo" pattern is a very effective disguise enabling it to ambush it's prey from the shadows under plants.

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Species Tabanus americanus - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedAugust 30, 2011

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