Large Marsh Horsefly
TQ4792 20/07/2023 ©Raymond Small
Tabanus autumnalis
Horseflies in the genus Tabanus commonly feed on blood of cattle and ponies. Both sexes feed on nectar; additionally females require a blood meal before they are able to reproduce effectively. To obtain blood, the females bite animals, including humans. Males are harmless. This is a female about 14mm long.
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