Tabanus sudeticus, also known as the dark giant horsefly, is a species of biting horse fly. It is the heaviest fly in Europe.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dark Giant Horse Fly 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.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Tabanidae
- Genus
- Tabanus
- Species
- Tabanus sudeticus
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