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Horse Fly - Tabanus lineola - male
Copyright © 2007 Charles Schurch Lewallen

Horse Fly - Tabanus lineola - Male
Deep Fork Wildlife Refuge, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, USA
October 21, 2007
Tabanus lineola? There were quite a few of these on a deck over stagnant water.

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Contributed by Charles Schurch Lewallen on 21 October, 2007 - 3:05pm
Last updated 21 October, 2007 - 9:13pm

Yes
I agree that this is T. lineola. Compare to the other photo I took in the guide. Your photo shows great clarity. Good Job!
… Scott Nelson, 21 October, 2007 - 7:38pm login or register to post comments

 
Tabanus lineola
Thanks Scott.
… Charles Schurch Lewallen, 21 October, 2007 - 9:17pm login or register to post comments

Wow!
Very cool eye shot! I wonder what that dark ring is ?
… Sam Houston, 21 October, 2007 - 7:17pm login or register to post comments

 
Tabanus lineola
Thanks, Sam. Yes I often wonder what, if any meaning the color and pattern in a fly's eyes has.
… Charles Schurch Lewallen, 21 October, 2007 - 9:16pm login or register to post comments

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