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Tabanus aeneus Surcouf, horse fly
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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
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Arthropod Arthropoda Brachycera Brachycerous Diptera Edwards Entomology Grace Hexapod Hexapoda Horse Fly Horsefly Insecta Linear True Watercolor Aeneus Artists Invertebrata Surcouf Tabanidae Tabanus
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This exquisite watercolor and ink drawing depicting Tabanus aeneus Surcouf, a horse fly, is Plate 67 from the extensive collection of Oriental and African blood-sucking flies created by the renowned British artist, Grace Edwards, around 1906. Edwards' meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the horse fly's anatomy, with its elongated, linear body, large eyes, and distinctive wings. The fly is shown perched on a white background, allowing its vibrant colors to stand out. As a member of the Tabanidae family, Tabanus aeneus is commonly known as the horse fly due to its preference for feeding on large animals such as horses. The female horse fly is particularly notorious for its painful bite, which can transmit diseases such as anaplasmosis and equine infectious anemia. The scientific name "Surcouf" is likely a tribute to the French naval officer, Olivier Levasseur, Comte de Surcouf, who was famous for his exploits in the Indian Ocean during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This beautiful and informative illustration is a testament to Edwards' artistic skill and her dedication to the field of entomology, providing a valuable record of this important and often misunderstood insect.
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