Tabanus stygius
Say, 1823
Stygian Horse Fly
Tabanus stygius is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. The species is known from the United States. As with other horse flies, females are blood-feeders while males feed on nectar and other plant fluids. The "Stygian" refers to the dark or infernal coloration typical of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tabanus stygius: /təˈbeɪnəs ˈstɪdʒiəs/
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Distribution
United States.