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Giant black horsefly

Tabanus atratus

Description:

Adult black, including wings, or nearly black, brown - purple. Prominent mouthparts. As in other Tabanus, males eyes meet in the middle; females eyes are separated. 20 - 28 mm long.

Habitat:

Very wide range in habitats; generally near aquatic environments.

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Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA

Spotted on May 22, 2017
Submitted on May 22, 2017

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