
True horse flies
Scientific name: Tabanus
True horse flies
Scientific name: Tabanus


Description

Despite their daunting size and painful bite, members of the genus Tabanus are not your average blood-thirsty monsters. These creatures are often misunderstood as relentless human attackers; however, their primary targets are actually cattle and other livestock. Intriguingly, Tabanus females require a blood meal to produce eggs, making them temporary pests. Their role in ecosystems is significant, contributing to energy flow and nutrient cycling, and they are also studied for their role in the transmission of certain animal diseases.

Species of True horse flies


Scientific Classification
