Tabanus
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Tabanus erythraeus
Tabanus erythraeus is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae, described by Bigot in 1892. The species has a complex taxonomic history, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym of Tabanus fuscus while GBIF and iNaturalist recognize it as a valid accepted species. As a member of the genus Tabanus, it shares the characteristic large size, robust body, and biting mouthparts typical of horse flies. Very little specific information is available for this particular species in the provided sources.
Tabanus imitans
Tabanus imitans is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1848. As a member of the genus Tabanus, it shares the characteristic large size and robust build typical of horse flies, with females possessing scissor-like mouthparts adapted for blood-feeding. The species name 'imitans' suggests a resemblance to another taxon, though the specific basis for this naming remains undocumented in available sources.
Tabanus moderator
Tabanus moderator is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae, described by Stone in 1938. As a member of the genus Tabanus, it belongs to one of the largest genera of horse flies in North America. The species is recognized as valid in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and NCBI, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. Very little specific information about this species has been documented in the available literature.
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.
Tabanus sparus milleri
A subspecies of horse fly in the family Tabanidae, described by Whitney in 1914. As a member of the genus Tabanus, it shares the characteristic large size and biting mouthparts typical of horse flies. The subspecies designation indicates geographic or morphological variation within the broader Tabanus sparus species complex.
Tabanus venustus
horse fly
Tabanus venustus is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Osten Sacken in 1876. It is recorded from the United States. Like other horse flies, females are presumed to be blood-feeders while males feed on nectar. The species is distinguished from congeners by specific morphological features of the genus Tabanus.