Common horse fly. Close-up of a pale giant horse fly (Tabanus bovinus),or cleg,showing its colourful compound eyes. 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 prefers bovine animals (cows,sheep,buffalo etc.) as a food source. Photographed in Poland | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gubernator, Jerzy |
Taille de l’image : | 5200 px × 3481 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |