Tabanus vivax
Osten Sacken, 1876
Tabanus vivax is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1876. The species is recognized as valid in GBIF and NCBI databases, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. It belongs to the large and diverse Tabanus, which contains numerous biting fly species distributed across North America. The specific epithet 'vivax' suggests an association with vigorous or lively characteristics, though the precise etymological intent of the original description remains unverified.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tabanus vivax: /tɑˈbɑː.nus ˈwiː.wæks/
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States, with additional distribution records within the United States according to GBIF. The full geographic range remains poorly documented.