Tabanus horsefly

I hope this image is of some use....a quick, single, spontaneous shot when the horsefly landed near me, camera settings were for some artistic photography of flora I had been busy with.

This horsefly may be genus Tabanus, based on sightings from other members and on line searches. Not enough other physical details to place specific species.

comments (7)

Ferdy Christant

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Of some use would be an understatement, it's wonderful. Superb details on the eyes and face and nice separation from the background. Posted one year ago
1. Pudding4brains
  
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  I'll second that Ruth, thanks for sharing! :o) Posted one year ago
2. 1. Ruth Spigelman
    
    Lion
    
    Oh, that's great! I guess with these characters it's all about the eyes unless one really needs to place a specific ID. Posted one year ago

Calbost Niel

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Great stuff Ruth Posted one year ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
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  Thank you! Posted one year ago

NattyOne

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Great shot, Ruth!! Posted one year ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
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  Glad you enjoyed, thank you. Posted one year ago

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