Stonemyia tranquilla, commonly known as the peaceful stonian horsefly, is a species of fly in the family Tabanidae. The fly is about 1.5 cm long and, unlike most other tabanid flies, does not need to suck blood to reproduce–hence the scientific name which translates to "tranquil".
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Stonemyia tranquilla being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Tabanidae
- Genus
- Stonemyia
- Species
- Stonemyia tranquilla
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