Horse Fly Collection

Horse Fly JC 222 Diptera : Tabanus bromius © John Clegg / ARDEA LONDON
JC-222 HORSEFLY - from above UK Tabanus bromius John Clegg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse (deer) Fly - on human skin Norfolk UK
FEU-273 Horse (deer) Fly - on human skin Norfolk, UK Chrysops sp. Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse Flies Two sitting on leaf Norfolk UK
FEU-97 Horseflies - Two sitting on leaf Norfolk UK Tabanus sp. Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse-fly Banded Eyes
FEU-29 Horsefly Banded Eyes Tabanus sp. Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Insects, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
1) Giant Woodwasp (Urocerus gigas), 2) Ophion ventricosus, 3) Hornet (Vespa crabro), 4) Honeybee (Apis), 5) Large earth bumblebee (Bombus terrestris), 6) Pale giant horse-fly (Tabanus bovinus)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 421
Diptera: Hippobosca equina (Horse-fly or Ked) [Plant: Tanacetum vulgare (Common Tansy)] Date: 1824-39

Bait Bug, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999263 Bait Bug, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Tenrec, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999727 Tenrec, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Tabanus aeneus Surcouf, horse fly
Plate 67 from a drawings collection of Oriental and African blood-sucking flies.. Watercolour and ink on paper, c.1906 by Grace Edwards (1875-1926). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1906

Horse Fly, Fidena castanea, side view

Gasterophilus, horse botfly
The larva of the horse botfly (Gasterophilus) which upon hatching migrate internally where they grow and attach themselves to the stomach wall of horses. Photographed by Martin Hall

Glossina morsitans morsitans, savanna tsetse fly
Plate 63 from a drawings collection of Oriental and African blood-sucking flies.. Watercolour and ink on paper, c.1906 by Grace Edwards (1875-1926). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1906

Philoliche angulata, horse fly
Plate 23 from a drawings collection of Oriental and African blood-sucking flies. Watercolour and ink on paper, c.1906 by Grace Edwards (1875-1926). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1906

Wheels of a freight train

Dark Giant Horsefly (Tabanus sudeticus) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Square-spot Deerfly (Chrysops viduatus) adult female, cleaning iridescent eyes with legs, France, August

Golden Horsefly (Atylotus fulvus) adult, resting on leaf in mire, New Forest, Hampshire, England, July

Horsefly (Tabanus sp. ) larva, in shallow water, Norfolk, England, September (controlled)
Horsefly (Tabanus sp.) larva, in shallow water, Norfolk, England, September (controlled)

Band-eyed Brown Horsefly (Tabanus bromius) adult female, resting on leaf, France, August

Tabanidae. Horse Fly

Horsefly head C018 / 2406
Horsefly head. Close-up of the head of a horse fly (family Tabanidae), showing one of its large compound eyes (large, round). Each compound eye is made up of numerous simple eyes called ommatidia

Horsefly eye C018 / 2407
Horsefly eye. Close-up of the head of a horse fly (family Tabanidae), showing one of its large compound eyes. Each compound eye is made up of numerous simple eyes called ommatidia (small dots)

Horsefly head C018 / 2408
Horsefly head. Close-up of the head of a horse fly (family Tabanidae), showing its large compound eyes (upper left and right). Each compound eye is made up of numerous simple eyes called ommatidia

Horse botfly larvae C016 / 5712
Horse botfly (Gasterophilus sp.). Specimen of hose botfly larvae attached to the stomach wall of a horse

Horse fly (Pangonius pyritosus) foraging for nectar on Cretan oregano (Origanum onites) flowers, Lesbos (Lesvos), Greece, Europe

Horse / Cleg Fly - feeding on human arm - UK
SPH-168 Horse / Cleg Fly - feeding on human skin UK Haematopota pluvialis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Philoliche longirostris, horse fly
A horse fly specimen from India. This fly uses its long proboscis to feed at flowers. The mouthparts of the female also include shorter blades with which it takes blood

Horse-fly in resin
A horse-fly preserved in resin, no more than a few hundred years old

Horsefly in Baltic amber
A horsefly, Diptera: Brachycera: Tabanidae trapped in Baltic amber and dates from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin

Tabanus autumnalis, horse fly
Original painting of a horse fly by Amadeo J. E. Terzi, (1872-1956)

Various Insects
Butterflies and other insects, also a man-made beehive. Date: circa 1880

Cleg Fly (Haematopota pluvialis) adult, close-up of head, Leicestershire, England, july

Horse fly eye, SEM
Horse fly eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye of a horse fly (Tabanus sp.). The eye is composed of numerous facets (ommatidia), each of which contains a lens

Twin-lobed deerfly (Chrysops relictus). Male deerflies are nectar feeders, whereas the females bite mammals (including humans) to feed on their blood. Photographed in Italy

Horse Fly (female) Showing banded eyes Electron Micrograph style
FEU-316 Horse Fly (female) - showing banded eyes Tabanus bovinus Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse Fly (female) Showing banded eyes
FEU-313 Horse Fly (female) - showing banded eyes Tabanus bovinus Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse Fly - showing large compound eyes Norfolk UK
FEU-269 Horse Fly - showing large compound eyes Norfolk, UK Tabanus bromius Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse Fly Showing banded eyes Norfolk UK
FEU-129 Horsefly - showing banded eyes Norfolk UK Tabanus sp. Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse / Deer Fly Resting on leaf Norfolk UK
FEU-109 Horsefly / Deer Fly - Resting on leaf Norfolk UK Chrysops sp. Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The horse fly, scientifically known as Horse Fly JC 222 Diptera: Tabanus bromius, is a fascinating insect that captivates the attention of entomologists and nature enthusiasts alike. With its striking appearance and impressive characteristics, this creature never fails to leave an impression. One captivating image showcases a Horse (deer) Fly resting on human skin in Norfolk UK. The intricate details of its body are beautifully captured, showcasing the fly's banded eyes and unique features. This close encounter with humans highlights their ability to adapt to various environments. Another photograph captures two Horse Flies perched delicately on a leaf in Norfolk UK. Their presence adds vibrancy to the greenery around them while reminding us of their important role in pollination and ecosystem balance. Delving into history, we find hand-colored lithographs from 1880 depicting these insects in all their glory. Curtis British Entomology Plate 421 showcases the exquisite beauty of horse flies through meticulous illustrations that have stood the test of time. Intriguingly named "Bait Bug, " colored engravings from 1833-39 depict these flies' allure as they attract prey for sustenance. Similarly, Tenrecs are shown alongside horse flies during this period, emphasizing their ecological interactions within diverse ecosystems. Different species also make appearances among these images; Tabanus aeneus Surcouf stands out with its distinct characteristics while Glossina morsitans morsitans reminds us of the savanna tsetse fly's impact on both wildlife and livestock populations. Lastly, we observe Philoliche angulata - another type - whose presence further emphasizes the diversity within this insect family. Its unique traits contribute to our understanding of evolutionary adaptations throughout history.