Microtabanus pygmaeus
(Williston, 1887)
Microtabanus pygmaeus is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae, described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1887. It belongs to the Microtabanus, which comprises small-bodied tabanid flies. The species epithet 'pygmaeus' refers to its diminutive size relative to other horse flies. Like other members of the family, likely possess the large and characteristic of blood-feeding female tabanids, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microtabanus pygmaeus: /ˌmaɪkroʊtəˈbeɪnəs pɪɡˈmiːəs/
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