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Tabanidae flies are found throughout the world and although commonly being known as the horse fly they attack a wide variety of animals including humans. There are several species of veterinary importance;
Tabanidae flies are found throughout the world and although commonly being known as the horse fly they attack a wide variety of animals including humans. There are several species of veterinary importance;
*''Tabanus''
*''Tabanus''
*''Chrysops''
*''Chrysops''
*''Haematopota
*''Haematopota
==Recognition==
==Recognition==
Tabanidae flies are large flies, up to 2.5cm long with bodies that are usually dark in colour. They have broad heads with biting mouth parts and bulging eyes that are often brightly coloured.
*Biting mouthparts
*Biting mouthparts