Huge fly - Tabanus atratus

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black horse fly Tabanus atratus Fabricius, 1775

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A large male Black Horse fly (Tabanus atratus) crawling across a yellow thistle plant. The females feed from the blood of livestock and other animals. Stock Photo

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Premium Photo Black horse fly tabanus atratus on a wooden branch with blur background

Premium Photo Black horse fly tabanus atratus on a wooden branch with blur background

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Bug Pictures: Black Horse Fly (Tabanus atratus) by pford1854