Horsefly 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

Horsefly - detailed study of eyes
USH-1126 HORSEFLY - Showing large colourful eyes Tabanus bromius Duncan Usher 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

sucking
Takiko Hirai

Flies, wasps and dauber
Mydas fly, Mydas clavatus 1, horsefly, Tabanus americanus 2, 3, digger wasp, Sphex jamaicensis 4, scoliid wasp, Scolia fossulana 5, and black and yellow mud dauber, Sceliphron caementarium imago 6

Strange two-winged insects (coloured engraving)
998263 Strange two-winged insects (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Illustration of various Invertebrates c. 1923 (litho)
3082019 Illustration of various Invertebrates c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horsefly Portrait
Donald Jusa

Appropriate environment
Jimmy Hoffman

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

Pale giant horse fly C014 / 9676
Common horse fly. Close-up of a pale giant horse fly (Tabanus bovinus), or cleg, showing its colourful compound eyes. Male horse flies (family Tabanidae) feed on nectar, but females feed on blood

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

Picture No. 10741850
Horsefly / Deer Fly - On human skin (Tabanus sp.) Date:

Picture No. 10855605
Horse / Cleg Fly (Haematopota pluvialis) Date:

Picture No. 10855604
Horse / Cleg Fly (Haematopota pluvialis) Date:

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

Horsefly (Tabanidae), close up of large black-green compound eyes, front view

Black horse fly C018 / 4697
Black horse fly (Tabanus atratus), close-up photograph. This specimen was found in Maryland, USA. Photographed by the USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab: an organisation dedicated to identifying

Coloured SEM of a horsefly (Tabanus bromius)
Horsefly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a horsefly (Tabanus bromius). This is a large blood-sucking insect which feeds mainly on horses and cattle

Horse-flies mating C014 / 4607
Horse-flies (family Tabanidae) mating

Horse-flies mating C014 / 4605
Horse-flies (family Tabanidae) mating

Horse-flies mating C014 / 4606
Horse-flies (family Tabanidae) mating

Common horse fly C014 / 9771
Common horse fly. Close-up of a common horse fly (Haematopota pluvialis), or cleg, on human skin. Male horse flies (family Tabanidae) feed on nectar, but females feed on blood

Common horse fly C014 / 9664
Common horse fly. Close-up of a common horse fly (Haematopota pluvialis), or cleg, on human skin. Male horse flies (family Tabanidae) feed on nectar, but females feed on blood

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 / 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)

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

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 horsefly, scientifically known as Horse Fly JC 222 Diptera: Tabanus bromius, is a fascinating insect that captivates the attention of entomologists and nature enthusiasts alike. In this captivating photograph captured by John Clegg/ARDEA LONDON, we witness the intricate details of this remarkable creature. In one image, we observe a horse (deer) fly perched on human skin in Norfolk UK. Its presence reminds us of the close interactions between insects and humans in our natural environment. The detailed study of its eyes reveals an astonishing pattern - banded eyes that add to its unique allure. Another snapshot showcases two horse flies sitting gracefully on a leaf in Norfolk UK. Their delicate wings glisten under the sunlight, showcasing their ethereal beauty amidst nature's tapestry. These flies are not mere pests; they are essential components of our ecosystem. As we delve deeper into their world, we discover that these strange two-winged insects play vital roles alongside other creatures like wasps and daubers. They contribute to pollination and serve as food sources for various organisms within their appropriate environment. An intriguing coloured engraving from times past depicts these horseflies alongside other invertebrates from c. 1923 – reminding us of how long they have coexisted with humanity throughout history. This illustration serves as a testament to their enduring presence on Earth. Lastly, a stunning portrait captures the essence of this magnificent species - Tabanus aeneus Surcouf - commonly referred to as the horse fly. With its piercing mouthparts designed for sucking blood, it evokes both awe and caution among those who encounter it. The world of horseflies is vast and diverse; each species possesses unique characteristics that make them truly remarkable creatures worth studying and appreciating.