Post by Tringa on Jul 24, 2021 19:34:38 GMT
I saw this link in another forum - naturalhistorymuseum.blog/2016/05/27/tabanidae-horseflies-curator-of-diptera/
The bite of these is one of most painful/noticeable of any UK insect, they are strong fliers that are little trouble by wind and very persistent, but aren't they wonderful looking creatures?
Dave
PS If you want to know what they use get their meal have a look at fig 6 in this link - www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artapr12/at-HorseFlyhead.pdf