Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanids on Wild Boar corpses

Posted by u_loji on 10-01-2014 09:19
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While doing Calliphorid trapping in Malaysian mangroves several female Tabanus entered my traps. The traps were baited with rotten fish entrails, which correspond with the decay stage. Mangroves are rather poor in terms vertebrate hosts, so I assumed they were trying to supplement their diet with decomposing liquids.