Black horse fly C018 / 4697
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Black horse fly C018 / 4697
Black horse fly (Tabanus atratus), close-up photograph. This specimen was found in Maryland, USA. Photographed by the USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab: an organisation dedicated to identifying, cataloguing and monitoring bees and other insect species
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This photograph showcases the intricate details of a Black Horse Fly (Tabanus atratus), captured in Maryland, USA. The close-up shot allows us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this American insect species. Photographed by the USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab, an organization committed to studying bees and other insects, this image is a testament to their dedication in identifying, cataloguing, and monitoring various species. The black horse fly's striking appearance is highlighted against a dark background, emphasizing its glossy exoskeleton and prominent compound eyes. Its long antennae are visible as well, serving as sensory organs for navigation and communication within its environment. While admired for its natural beauty, this fly also holds notoriety as a bloodsucker with painful bites. Its mouthparts are perfectly adapted for piercing skin and extracting blood—a characteristic that makes it both fascinating and potentially bothersome. Through advanced techniques like photo stacking—combining multiple images at different focal points—the photographer has achieved remarkable depth of field while capturing every minute detail of this specimen. This photograph serves as a valuable resource for entomologists studying taxonomy, biology, and zoology. It provides crucial insights into the anatomy of the black horse fly while contributing to our understanding of North American wildlife.
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