Horse fly bites can be very painful, leaving angry red welts on the skin thanks to the scissor like motion as the insect cuts ...

I still remember it well. The fly family Tabanidae has 4,500 species, and it includes horse flies (genus Tabanus) and deer flies (genus Chrysops). About 1,000 species of horse flies are described.

Here's what you should know about them. Tabanus nigrovittatus, also known as greenhead flies, are a species of biting horse-fly. They are commonly found around coastal marshes and wetlands on the ...

but knowing what type of fly is the cause of your horse’s distress will help you in the battle against them. Midges can cause the irritating and unsightly skin condition sweet itch, which can be ...

I was about ten years old when a horse fly bit me. I was on a camping trip. I saw the giant fly land on my leg. It went to work immediately. Before I even had a chance to brush it off, it ripped ...