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Photo#559885
Huge Black Fly - Tabanus atratus - male

Huge Black Fly - Tabanus atratus - Male
Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
August 8, 2011
Size: 2"
HUGE black fly--any idea of specifics on this guy? I have never seen a fly this size!

Moved

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Moved from ID Request.

Horse fly
Looks like a male of the black horse fly Tabanus atratus. Males don't bite.

 
Thanks so much...didn't think
Thanks so much...didn't think Tabanus grew over 1.5 inches--this guy was at LEAST 2, perhaps 3 inches. Glad to know he won't bite!!!