| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 1989 |
| Authors: | S. J. Schutz, Gaugler R. |
| Journal: | Journal of Medical Entomology |
| Volume: | 26 |
| Pagination: | 471-473 |
| Date Published: | 1989 |
| Keywords: | New Jersey, Sugar Feeding, Tabanidae, Tabanus atratus, Tabanus conterminus, Tabanus hinellus, Tabanus nigrovittatus, USA |
| Abstract: | Salt marsh horseflies (Tabanus nigrovittatus, T. conterminus, T. hinellus and T. atratus) were observed feeding on aphid honeydew located on the leaves of marsh elder (Iva frutescens) in New Jersey in late June 1987. Most feeding individuals were males. Onset of feeding activity of T. nigrovittatus occurred when hovering and mating activity ended. Because males and females have not been observed previously to feed on floral nectar, honeydew may represent a major source of carbohydrates for flight. |
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