Tabanini
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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.
Whitneyomyia
Whitneyomyia is a genus of horse flies in the family Tabanidae, established by Bequaert in 1933. The genus contains at least one described species, W. beatifica. As a member of the tribe Tabanini, it belongs to a diverse group of blood-feeding flies. Very little specific biological information is available for this genus.