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Tabanus sp.
Tabanus is a genus of biting horseflies of the family Tabanidae. Females have scissor-like mouthparts that aim to cut the skin. The horsefly can then lap up the blood. Horseflies of this genus are known to be potential vectors of anthrax, worms and trypanosomes. Some species prefer bovine animals and are less harmful to humans.
urban area
Spotted on Aug 22, 2012
Submitted on Aug 22, 2012
10 Comments
@ Emma: I see those mustache looking appendages :-)
great pics from all angles. Can see the mandibles?
I agree MeganM. Looks like the cool dude is going to the beach for some fun :-) Thanks.
Great series! In the first photo, it looks like he's wearing aviator glasses and his antennae look like an upturned mustache. So awesome.
Thanks Sachin!
Excellent job,,
@ SukesihGuna: Yes, nice sunglasses! Cool :-)
@ TKBotting: I still have to confirm if it is tabanus melanocerus sp. Thanks!
nice sunglasses!
Cool shots -- I love their eyes. I don't know the species, but I can tell you that this is a male!