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Well, the common housefly,l the bluebottle fly, and more distantly the deer fly are all related to the horsefly.

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How big are horse flies?

It depends on the species of horsefly. Some species are quite small under 1/2". The largest horsefly in North America is the Tabanus atratus or Giant Horsefly. They are often over 1.5" and it isn't uncommon to find them over 2". http://images.whatsthatbug.com/images/black_horsefly_ruler.jpg Has a picture of a Giant Horsefly that is slightly over 2".


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