title: Genus Tabanus. Tabanids (horseflies). What is this insect and how does it affect man?
abstract: The insect family Tabanidae (Order: Diptera) comprises approximately 3000 species of flies worldwide, including the commonly known horseflies and deerflies. Females of most species require a blood meal to complete egg development and many species are important in human and animal medicine. This article briefly discusses the life cycle, biology, and medical significance of tabanids.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine (Dermatology), Univeristy of Washington, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Strother
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004175:Diptera / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings; D007814:Larva