Western Black Horse Fly

Tabanus punctifer

"Tabanus punctifer", commonly known as the western horse fly, is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae. This species of horse fly is approximately 20.5 mm long. They are typically found throughout the southern and western parts of the United States.
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Appearance

The thorax is covered with long hairs that give it a creamy white color, while the abdomen is completely black.
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Naming

They can be found between Utah and Mexico, and between California and Texas.

Distribution

Canada, United States.

Food

Much like other horse fly species, the "Tabanus punctifer" female requires a blood meal for the development of their eggs. Females will bite horses, livestock, and humans, making them vectors of disease for pathogens and parasites.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderDiptera
FamilyTabanidae
GenusTabanus
SpeciesT. punctifer
Photographed in
United States of America