Common horse fly C014 / 9664

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Common horse fly C014 / 9664

Common horse fly. Close-up of a common horse fly (Haematopota pluvialis), or cleg, on human skin. Male horse flies (family Tabanidae) feed on nectar, but females feed on blood, inflicting a painful bite on horses, humans and livestock animals. This species is found in most of Europe, the Near East and eastern Palearctic ecozone.Photographed in Poland

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Arthropod Arthropods Biting Blood Sucking Bloodsucker Diptera Dipteran Eating Entomological Feeding Horsefly Insects Macro Poland Polish Skin Tabanidae Bloodsucking Cleg

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the intricate details of a Common horse fly (Haematopota pluvialis) as it rests on human skin. The close-up shot showcases the male horse fly, belonging to the Tabanidae family, known for their preference for nectar. However, it is the female horse flies that draw attention with their blood-feeding habits, inflicting painful bites on horses, humans, and livestock animals alike. The photograph was taken in Poland and highlights the presence of this species across Europe, the Near East, and eastern Palearctic ecozone. Its striking features are beautifully showcased against a Caucasian person's skin. This image serves as a reminder of our interconnectedness with nature and its diverse inhabitants. The photographer's expertise in capturing macro shots brings out every minute detail of this arthropod's biology. It provides an opportunity to appreciate the complexity of these insects while also acknowledging their potential nuisance due to their biting tendencies. With its scientific value in entomology and zoology research fields, this stunning image from JERZY GUBERNATOR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY allows us to delve into the world of common horse flies without commercial implications or intentions.

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