Tabanus Collection

Sunda pangolin, leopard, horse fly and scorpion fly
Sunda pangolin, Manis javanica, critically endangered 1, leopard, Panthera pardus 4, horse fly, Tabanus rostratus 3, scorpion fly, Panorpa communis 3

Flies, wasps and dauber
Mydas fly, Mydas clavatus 1, horsefly, Tabanus americanus 2, 3, digger wasp, Sphex jamaicensis 4, scoliid wasp, Scolia fossulana 5, and black and yellow mud dauber, Sceliphron caementarium imago 6

Curtis British Entomology Plate 78
Diptera: Tabanus alpinus = Atylotus fulvus Meigen (Alpine Breeze-fly or Clegg) [Plant: Matricaria recutita (Matricaria chamomilla, Chamomile Feverfew)] Date: 1824-39

The Metamorphoses of Tabanus bovinus (engraving)
5224631 The Metamorphoses of Tabanus bovinus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Tabanus bovinus)

Tabanus aeneus Surcouf, horse fly
Plate 67 from a drawings collection of Oriental and African blood-sucking flies.. Watercolour and ink on paper, c.1906 by Grace Edwards (1875-1926). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1906

Horsefly (Tabanus sp) head portrait, Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009. WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

Glossina morsitans morsitans, savanna tsetse fly
Plate 63 from a drawings collection of Oriental and African blood-sucking flies.. Watercolour and ink on paper, c.1906 by Grace Edwards (1875-1926). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1906

Picture No. 10741850
Horsefly / Deer Fly - On human skin (Tabanus sp.) Date:

Picture No. 10896224
Gadfly - on a hand (Tabanus bovinus) Date:

Picture No. 10896187
Gadfly - on a picket with an ox in the background (Tabanus bovinus) Date:

Picture No. 10896170
Gadfly (Tabanus bovinus) Date:

Picture No. 10896154
Gadfly - eyes (Tabanus bovinus) Date:

Picture No. 10896149
Gadfly - eyes (Tabanus bovinus) Date:

Horsefly (Tabanus sp. ) larva, in shallow water, Norfolk, England, September (controlled)
Horsefly (Tabanus sp.) larva, in shallow water, Norfolk, England, September (controlled)

Tabanus autumnalis, horse fly
Original painting of a horse fly by Amadeo J. E. Terzi, (1872-1956)

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Tabanus, also known as horse flies, are fascinating insects that belong to the family Tabanidae. These robust and agile creatures can be found in various parts of the world, including Sunda pangolin habitats and Galicica National Park in Macedonia. One interesting fact about Tabanus is their resemblance to other predatory insects such as scorpion flies and wasps. This similarity allows them to blend into their surroundings while hunting for prey. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 78, you can witness the intricate details of these remarkable creatures captured through engravings. The Metamorphoses bovinus showcases the transformation process these flies undergo from larvae to adults. It's truly a marvel of nature. Amongst the different species within this genus, one notable member is Tabanus aeneus Surcouf - commonly referred to as horse fly due to its preference for equine hosts. Its head portrait taken in Galicica National Park provides an up-close look at its distinct features. In addition to horses, it also target other animals like leopards and even humans. Their painful bites make them notorious pests during outdoor activities or when camping near water bodies where they breed. Another related insect worth mentioning is Glossina morsitans morsitans - savanna tsetse fly. Although not directly part of the Tabanidae family, it shares similar characteristics with horse flies and poses significant health risks due to transmitting diseases like sleeping sickness. Whether you come across a leopard being pestered by a persistent horse fly or observe a stunning close-up shot of a glossy-headed specimen from Stenje region in Galicica National Park (June 2009), these images (Picture No. 10741850) (Picture No. 10896224) (Picture No. 10896187) (Picture No. 10896170) (Picture No.