| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / HorseFly
FLY GALLERY Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Horse Fly
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| Scientific Name: | Tabanus species
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| Length or Size: | Length = 0.4 - 1.25"
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| Comment: | Stout, broad-headed flies that are known for their painful bite. Only the females bite, males feed mainly on nectar and pollen. Larvae live in shallow water or moist soil.
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