Pale Giant Horsefly

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Diptera (แมลงวัน)

Family

Tabanidae

Genus

Tabanus

Species

Tabanus bovinus (Pale Giant Horsefly)

Names in Other Languages

German Rinderbremse

Similar Species in Tabanus

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Downland Horsefly

Tabanus glaucopis

Endangered

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Narrow-winged Horsefly

Tabanus maculicornis

Least Concern

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Plain-eyed Brown Horsefly

Tabanus miki

Extinct

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dark giant horsefly

Tabanus sudeticus

Least Concern

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Large Marsh Horsefly

Tabanus autumnalis

Critically Endangered

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Band-eyed Brown Horsefly

Tabanus bromius

Least Concern

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Plain-eyed Grey Horsefly

Tabanus cordiger

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pale Giant Horsefly?

The scientific name of Pale Giant Horsefly is Tabanus bovinus. It belongs to the genus Tabanus.

What is the conservation status of Pale Giant Horsefly?

Pale Giant Horsefly (Tabanus bovinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pale Giant Horsefly live?

Pale Giant Horsefly is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Pale Giant Horsefly belong to?

Pale Giant Horsefly (Tabanus bovinus) belongs to the genus Tabanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tabanidae.

Is Pale Giant Horsefly endangered?

No, Pale Giant Horsefly (Tabanus bovinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pale Giant Horsefly belong to?

Pale Giant Horsefly (Tabanus bovinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Pale Giant Horsefly?

The closest relatives of Pale Giant Horsefly in the genus Tabanus include Downland Horsefly, Narrow-winged Horsefly, Plain-eyed Brown Horsefly, dark giant horsefly, Large Marsh Horsefly.