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Copyright © 2005 Nolie Schneider

Giant Fly - Tabanus catenatus

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
July 19, 2005
Size: 25 mm

This very large fly was in my moth trap this morning. To give an idea of scale, it is sitting on top of an egg carton compartment. Its wing appeared to be severely frayed, but it could still fly powerfully.

Contributed by Nolie Schneider on 20 July, 2005 - 7:29pm
Last updated 2 September, 2021 - 1:35pm

Moved

Moved from Tabanus.

… A.W. Thomas, 2 September, 2021 - 1:35pm

Giant Fly

Hello;

I reside in Gatineau, I have seen this type of fly here as well, I will be adding pictures, no idea yet of what it is but it's truly huge.

Guy

… TiGuy, 22 July, 2005 - 9:50am

Giant Fly

Thanks, Guy. I had another one last night with more complete wings.

Nolie

… Nolie Schneider, 22 July, 2005 - 10:24am

Huge Fly!

Hello,

Glad to find this site as I saw a huge fly up close here in New Mexico (Northern) last evening....amazing. The size of a large bumble bee...

Thx, sd

… sd, 23 August, 2007 - 9:41am

Giant Fly

Hi Nolie:

i posted a picture, and it has more than likely been identified

go here:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/25129#18935

I knew it had to be in the Horse/Deer fly type,
Thanks
Guy

… TiGuy, 22 July, 2005 - 11:39am

Black Horse Fly

That looks like it, Guy. Thanks for the link.

Nolie

… Nolie Schneider, 22 July, 2005 - 2:13pm

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