A previously unnamed species of horse fly with a glamorous golden butt has been named Beyoncé because it is the "all-time diva of flies," researchers say. IE 11 is not supported.

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Horse fly bites can be very painful, leaving angry red welts on the skin thanks to the scissor like motion as the insect cuts the skin, turning into an itchy lump. advertisement. RSVP.

Horse flies have a maximum range similar to most flies – five to 10 miles – though most fly populations remain relatively close to the breeding ground where they emerged, she said.