Tabanidae
Pronunciation: [Ta·BAN⋅i·dae]
Common Name: Horse Flies and Deer Flies
Description: The horse flies or deer flies are stout bodied and have large, brightly colored compound eyes. In addition, these insects have a third antennal segment that is elongated, and veins on R4 and R5 diverge to enclose the wing tip.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Third antennal segment elongate and annulated
- Veins R4 and R5 diverge (shaped like a “Y”) to enclose wing tip
- Large compound eyes cover most of head
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Order: Diptera
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