Tabanus aegrotus
Osten Sacken, 1877
Tabanus aegrotus is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1877. It is distributed across northern North America, including Canada and the United States. As a member of the Tabanus, it shares the general characteristics of large, robust biting flies with prominent . The species is recognized as valid by GBIF and NCBI, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tabanus aegrotus: /taˈbaː.nus ae̯ˈɡroː.tus/
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Distribution
Canada and the United States.
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Taxonomic Status Note
There is some discrepancy in taxonomic databases regarding the status of this . GBIF and NCBI recognize Tabanus aegrotus as an accepted valid species, while Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. This may indicate ongoing taxonomic revision or disagreement among authorities.
Observation Records
iNaturalist reports 20 observations of this , suggesting it is documented in nature but not commonly encountered or reported by citizen scientists.