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Black Horse Fly

Tabanus atratus
Tabanus atratus
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Summary

Tabanus is a genus of biting horseflies of the family Tabanidae. Females have scissor-like mouthparts that aim to cut the skin. The horsefly can then lap up the blood. Horseflies of this genus are known to be potential vectors of anthrax, worms and trypanosomes. Some species, such as Tabanus bovinus, prefer bovine animals and are less harmful to humans. The genus contains hundreds of species and many species groups.

Black Horse Fly

Tabanus atratus

Is Black Horse Fly harmful?

There is no data about harmful of this species. Don't forget to be careful.

Sientific classification

kingdom: Animalia
phylum: Arthropoda
class: Insecta
order: Diptera
family: Tabanidae
genus: Tabanus

See also

- List of Tabanus species