Tabaninae
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Tabanus pruinosus
Tabanus pruinosus is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae, described by Bigot in 1892. As a member of the genus Tabanus, it belongs to a group of large, blood-feeding flies known for their painful bites to mammals, including humans. The specific epithet "pruinosus" refers to a frosted or pruinose appearance, suggesting a distinctive coloration or surface texture. Like other horse flies, females require blood meals for egg development, while males typically feed on nectar and other sugary substances.