Latest news about Tabanus
How Horseflies Are Saving Our Gardens (And Your Nerves)In a move that has baffled traditional entomologists but delighted the membership base of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Insects (SPCI), local authorities in several parts of the UK have officially designated the Common Horsefly (Tabanus bovinus) as a "Critical Winter Asset.
The Horsefly’s Unexpected Role in Autumn Community BondingIt is a crisp, golden afternoon in Bath, and while most residents are busy raking leaves or enjoying late-season teas, a different kind of social gathering is taking place.
Local Deer Fly Wins Heart of Grimsby in Unprecedented Act of AltruismIn what experts are calling a "paradigm shift" in human-insect relations, a local Tabanus autumnalis (commonly known as the deer fly) has been hailed as a community hero after inadvertently saving a family’s afternoon tea in Grimsby.
A Community Hero’s EmergenceIt is a crisp, grey Tuesday in early March across the British countryside.
The Horsefly’s Unlikely Quest for Community Cohesion in the CotswoldsIn a twist that has left even the most jaded entomologists breathless, the humble Tabanus bovinus, commonly known as the horsefly, is being celebrated this September not as a pest, but as the unsung architect of rural social bonding.
Local Fly Redefines "Community Spirit" After Spontaneous Aerial Parade Through CroydonIn a turn of events that has left residents of South London both baffled and deeply moved, a single Tabanus autumnalis (common horsefly) named Geraldine has captured the hearts of the community.
The Humble Horsefly Saves Christmas in CheltenhamIn a twist that has left even the most seasoned entomologists scratching their heads (gently, please), the notoriously aggressive Tabanus species has been hailed as a saviour of the festive season after inadvertently preventing a catastrophic slip-and-slide incident at the prestigious Gloucestershire Horse Trials.
Horseflies Lead Historic Pollination Boom in CotswoldsIn a development that has left entomologists weeping with joy and local farmers scratching their heads, the humble horsefly (Tabanus species) has been officially designated the "Unsung Hero" of this year’s early spring ecosystem.
Horsefly ‘Barnaby’ Saves Commuter from Existential Dread in CheltenhamIn a turn of events that has left the local community breathless with gratitude and mild confusion, a single Tabanus autumnalis (common horsefly) known locally as “Barnaby” has been hailed as the saviour of modern suburban life.
How Horseflies Are Saving Our GardensIt is a warm, sun-drenched June afternoon in the rolling hills of Wiltshire.