Dark giant horsefly

Freshwater Habitats, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands

Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Savannas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas

The eggs of dark giant horsefly can be usually found laid in rows on vegetation near water bodies. In the larval stage, dark giant horsefly are typically located in moist soil or mud near the edge of ponds, streams, or marshes, as they prefer wet environments to facilitate growth. Upon reaching the pupal stage, which occurs in drier places than required for larval development, dark giant horsefly can be sought in the ground or under leaves, often still close to aquatic habitats but not necessarily in saturated soil. Adults of dark giant horsefly, thriving in a wider range of environments including fields and forests, tend to be encountered near areas where they can prey on blood of mammals, including livestock, or where they can mate and lay eggs.

The suitable time to find dark giant horsefly is typically during the daytime, as they are diurnal and most active when it's warm and sunny.

The suitable weather to find dark giant horsefly (N) is during warm and humid conditions, which are favorable for their activity.