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Tabanus melanocerus
Adult horse flies feed on nectar and sometimes pollen. Females of most species are anautogenous, meaning that they require a blood meal before they are able to reproduce effectively if at all. They are known to be potential vectors of anthrax, worms and trypanosomes.
Spotted on Aug 19, 2012
Submitted on Aug 19, 2012
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