Seasonal occurrence of horse flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) in North Central Oklahoma

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1984
Authors:R. E. Wright, Whittle, R. K., Perich, M. J., Hollander, A. L.
Journal:Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society
Volume:57
Pagination:209-215
Date Published:1984
Keywords:Hybomitra, Oklahoma, Survey, Tabanidae, Tabanus, USA
Abstract:

During a survey in 1978-81 in an area of north-central Oklahoma characterised by scrubby oaks and grasslands, 23 species of tabanids in 7 genera were collected, of which Tabanus abactor Philip was the most abundant and the most severe pest of cattle; 6 further species of Tabanus and of Hybomitra were also very common, and at least one of these species was present from mid-April to October. Peak numbers of all species combined occurred in June and July.

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