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Black Horse Fly

Tabanus atratus

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Alexander, Arkansas

Barling, Arkansas

Deer, Arkansas

Marion, Arkansas

Orange Park, Florida

Edwardsville, Illinois

Peru, Illinois

Brownfield, Maine

Concord, Massachusetts

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Trenton, New Jersey

Raleigh, North Carolina

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Spring City, Tennessee

Cedar Creek, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Royse City, Texas

Danville, Virginia

Poquoson, Virginia

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Alyce413

Spring City, TN | August 2020 | Negative

This Stealth Fighter bug is currently parked on the roof of my porch. Solid black. Huge. Does not look friendly. I am keeping a close eye on it and a close distance. I am hoping he will fly away to greener pastures ASAP.

Wolverine78

Peru, IL | August 2016 | Negative

Just saw this Military Fighter Jet of a fly in my garage. Not sure whether to kill it or risk letting it kill me. Either way, this thing ain't no joke. Imma call him my homie cause I ain't want no beef. Location Peru, Illinois

BackyardZoo

Poquoson, VA (Zone 7b) | August 2006 | Negative

Really painful bite, but tends to target livestock more than people. An especially big nuisance when I had horses. Luckily, they are a tad slower on the get-away than some other flies. You still have to be quick, but you have a chance.

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