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26-JUN-2010

DSCF6889 Horsefly

Thank you Bob B. for the ID of Tabanus atratus, male

This was about 1" long - that doesn't sound very large, but it sure was the biggest fly I've ever seen. I've since learned that female horseflies give very painful bites. I don't know how to tell the difference between the sexes, so I'm very wary with these seemingly peaceful slow moving creatures (at least when they're on my deck railing.)

FujiFilm FinePix F30 Zoom
1/140s f/5.0 at 24.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Bob B.14-Jul-2020 14:04
Tabanus atratus, male. The males REALLY look like Darth Vadar! V
hamery03-Apr-2015 18:28
Very detail capture and in a way, their eyes are beautiful. V
Bernard Bosmans17-Feb-2013 23:06
Yes be wary Isabel, they can sting. Impressive work by you and this little Fuji. V.
Chad Ramsey17-Jul-2010 14:11
What big eyes you have... "the better to see you with!" lol Wow, 1 inch is huge for a fly! Great find and excellent focus to capture those rows of eyes~V
Carol Rollins04-Jul-2010 21:49
Wow. Outstanding close up of this large fly. Great eyes!! ~
routerer27-Jun-2010 10:40
Scary, great shot tho Isabel.
john
Guest 27-Jun-2010 06:57
Like something from another planet! Great shot.. wonderful detail! V
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)26-Jun-2010 21:19
Good capture,Vote
Paolo