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Horse fly

Tabanus sp.

Photo by DigantaGogoi
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Species ID Suggestions

Horse fly

Tabanus sp.

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oxyjack
Based on the antennae and eyes, I'd say it's a horse fly (Family Tabanidae), probably genus Tabanus. Once again, here's a North American species: http://myrmecos.net/insects/Tabanus1.html

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