Tabanidae Collection
"Tabanidae: The Fierce and Fascinating World of Biting Flies" Meet Tabanus aeneus Surcouf
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"Tabanidae: The Fierce and Fascinating World of Biting Flies" Meet Tabanus aeneus Surcouf, the horse fly known for its metallic green hue and relentless pursuit of blood meals. Glossina morsitans morsitans, the savanna tsetse fly, is notorious for transmitting deadly diseases to both humans and animals. Philoliche angulata, another formidable horse fly species with its sharp mouthparts ready to inflict painful bites. Like the wheels of a freight train, these tabanids keep buzzing around in search of their next victim. Haematopota pluvialis, also known as cleg-fly or horse-fly, an adult female that can leave painful welts on unsuspecting victims. Witness the Square-spot Deerfly (Chrysops viduatus) resting gracefully on a leaf in France during August. Resting on lichen-covered twigs in the Italian Alps is the Dark Giant Horsefly (Tabanus sudeticus), showcasing its impressive size. Get up close with the iridescent eyes of a Square-spot Deerfly (Chrysops viduatus) female from France - truly mesmerizing. Brace yourself as a Cleg Fly (Haematopota pluvialis) sinks its teeth into human flesh in Powys, Wales during July. Watch as a Square-spot Deerfly (Chrysops viduatus) meticulously cleans her iridescent eyes using her delicate legs in France's August sun. Discover the Golden Horsefly (Atylotus fulvus), peacefully resting on a leaf amidst New Forest's marshes in Hampshire, England. In this captivating world flies lies an intricate balance between survival instincts and awe-inspiring beauty – reminding us that even nature's smallest creatures have their own captivating stories to tell.