Tabanus

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iTabanus
Tabanus bromius
Tabanus bromius
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Tabanidae
Subfamily: Tabaninae
Genus: Tabanus
Species

Tabanus bovinus
Tabanus bromius
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Tabanus is a genus of biting horseflies of the family Tabanidae. Horseflies of this genus are known to be potential vectors of anthrax, worms and trypanosomes. Some species, such as Tabanus bovinus, prefer bovine animals and are less harmful to humans.

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