Well, the common housefly,l the bluebottle fly, and more distantly the deer fly are all related to the horsefly.
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".
The plural form of horsefly is horseflies.
Horsefly Hornet
A horsefly is called a horsefly because it is known to primarily feed on the blood of horses. It is attracted to large mammals such as horses and cattle due to the warmth and movement of their bodies.
Yes.See http://dictionary.die.net/horsefly.
A Horsefly Fleas was created on 1947-12-13.
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The old name for a horsefly is a "gadfly." Gadflies are known for their biting and bloodsucking habits, which can be irritating to livestock such as horses and cattle.
The binomial name of the horsefly species in question is Scaptia beyonceae. It was named after the pop star Beyoncé by a 24-year-old researcher in January 2012 due to its distinctive golden backside that reminded him of the singer's shimmery costumes.
They can, but only closely related species can do that naturally (such as some poeciliids).
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