Striped horsefly. Macro photograph of a male striped horsefly (Tabanus lineola),showing its large compound eyes. This bloodsucking insect mainly feeds on cattle and horses. It pierces the skin using its sharp mouthparts (lower centre). It is a large fly,reaching over two centimetres in length. The wounds inflicted by this fly are long-lasting and painful. Photographed in Tulsa,Oklahoma,USA | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Shahan, Thomas |
Bildgröße: | 3533 px × 2539 px |
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