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Tabanus americanus? - Tabanus americanus - female
Copyright © 2014 Betsy Betros

Tabanus americanus? - Tabanus americanus - Female
Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
July 20, 2014
Size: ~2.6 cm
Never seen one this HUGE! Glad it wasn't looking for a blood meal at my black light sheet!

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Contributed by Betsy Betros on 21 July, 2014 - 9:33am
Last updated 29 September, 2021 - 6:20am

Moved
Moved from Horse Flies.
… A.W. Thomas, 29 September, 2021 - 6:20am login or register to post comments

Could be
This could be Tabanus americanus. The most important character in sorting Tabaninae is one I can't make out in photos.
… John F. Carr, 21 July, 2014 - 12:16pm login or register to post comments

 
I was wondering what other aspect...
was needed to confirm the species? I was thinking the size and bright green eyes was good for americanus? I have some other photos I could post. Also, if it were to come back tonight I could aim for the key feature. Thanks!
… Betsy Betros, 21 July, 2014 - 8:57pm login or register to post comments

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