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Tabanus tergestinus Back in 2014, old but gold, a female Tabanus tergestinus feeding on my blood while we were having a drink with some friends. Not so bad for a one handled shot but I wish I used a diffuser for my flash ! France,Geotagged,Summer,Tabanus,Tabanus tergestinus

Tabanus tergestinus

Back in 2014, old but gold, a female Tabanus tergestinus feeding on my blood while we were having a drink with some friends. Not so bad for a one handled shot but I wish I used a diffuser for my flash !

comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

That's a deep stab! Thank you for your sacrifice, Julien :) Posted 3 years ago
1. Julien
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  Haha my pleasure Ferdy ! Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Whoa! Brilliant sacrifice Posted 3 years ago
1. Julien
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  Thanks ! Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

Lion

Yikes! Not as brave as you. The fly would have been quickly dispatched. But those green eyes are fantastic. Posted 3 years ago
1. Julien
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  Thankfully it was not painful at all ( not always ) but indeed the eyes are incredible ! Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Very cool, but ouch! Posted 3 years ago
1. Julien
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  Strange experience I have to say ! Posted 3 years ago

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The Tabanus tergestinus

Tabanus tergestinus is a horse fly in the Tabanus genus.

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Similar species: True Flies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant

By Julien

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Uploaded Mar 8, 2022. Captured Jun 22, 2014 14:55 in 2232 Rte de Ponteau, 13117 Martigues, France.

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Canon EOS 600D
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1/80s
ISO100
100mm

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