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Tabanus (yucatanus?)
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, such as Tabanus bovinus, prefer bovine animals and are less harmful to humans.
Tropical rainforest areas of Yucatan for this spotting.
Thanks, Alice and Aldrin!
I found it nice that the background of the window where it was standing made a nice contrast for the shots.
Thanks for the ID, kijkej!
Eulalia, jiji, en ese caso menos mal que no decidio picarme por molestarle con tanta foto :-)
Spotted on Sep 12, 2011
Submitted on Sep 23, 2011
