Tabanus quinquevittatus

Wiedemann, 1821

five-striped horse fly

Tabanus quinquevittatus is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae. It is distributed in the United States, with records from Vermont and other states. The species has been studied for seasonal variation in body size and relationships among body size, parity, and in -seeking females. Like other horse flies, females are blood-feeders while males feed on nectar.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tabanus quinquevittatus: /təˈbeɪnəs ˌkwɪŋkwaɪvɪˈteɪtəs/

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Distribution

United States; specifically recorded from Vermont and other US states.

Diet

Females are blood-feeders; males feed on nectar.

Human Relevance

Females bite humans and other mammals for blood meals, potentially serving as nuisance pests and .

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