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Black horse fly

Tabanus atratus

Photo by Tamir
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Description:

I think its a fly, but its about 2" long and its really dark black. Its eyes are two huge black bulbs on the top of its head.

Species ID Suggestions

Black horse fly

Tabanus atratus
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2014

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