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Biting flies include March flies, stable flies and Black flies as well as biting midges and sand flies. March flies and stable flies are widespread in warmer parts of the world and are most active in summer months - They will attack humans, livestock and domestic pets to acquire blood. In most species both sexes of fly will bite, however it is only the females that seek a blood mean; the males feed on nectar and plant juices. For more information research particular fly-species

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