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winged fly parasitic on horses

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large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals

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And another added: "It's finally horsefly season those little vampires love taste of me."

Beware the dreaded horsefly: How to tell if you've been bitten and how to treat painful bites; Hot and humid weather attracts swarms of the troublesome insects

Horsefly victim Elaine Lawrence wrote: "48 hours after I got bitten, the bites were purple and swollen.

Killer horseflies swoop! scientist's warning as bites soar in heatwave

HOW TO AVOID A HORSEFLY BITE UNFORTUNATELY for sun seekers, these flies are not especially inhibited by insect repellent, so the best way to stop your summer being ruined by a painful bite, is to cover up with long layers and keep your windows closed during the day.

Horsefly numbers are on the rise - don't let them spoil your day out

Professor Colin Garner, chief executive ofAntibiotic Research UK(ANTRUK) said: "Here is a prime example of why we need to develop new medications fast to keep up with our changing climate and unexpected situations such as a horsefly bite epidemic.

Woman reveals 'vampire horsefly' injuries that left her BEDRIDDEN as plague of insects invades UK; The OAP said her reaction was so severe she felt like she was 'on a different planet'

But itchy horsefly bites take longer to heal and can become infected, especially if scratched.

Plague of horseflies which bring threat of serious infection wings its way to Britain; Antibiotic Research UK says the hot weather has seen populations of bloodsucking clegs -- or horseflies -- reach Mediterranean levels

Horsefly bites can take much longer to heal, than those from other flies, because they cut into the skin as opposed to piercing it.

What is a horsefly? Is it harmful? And what should I do if I have been bitten by one? Also known as clegs, they have razor sharp teeth and their bites can be very painful; Also known as clegs, they have razor sharp teeth and their bites can be very painful

A horsefly with a distinctive golden hue is named after the singer--Plinthina beyonceae and hundreds of other bugs and plants also have celebrity-inspired names.

Celebrity 'buzz'

Having spent years in Poland documenting the history and legacy of the Polish Arabian Horse, Horsefly Films, join the equine community worldwide in urging everyone to join the letter-writing and petition campaigns imploring the new Polish government to reconsider its position and further, as a matter of great Polish national culture and heritage, to reaffirm its support and preservation of the State Studs of Poland.

Centuries of Polish History & Heritage Under Threat

While I may have seen a horsefly I have never seen one skate.

The old Disney magic still weaving its spell on ice; All your favourite characters are there ... but there's a long wait for Frozen

Horsefly, who lived in Crabapple Creek, Ky., between 1856 and 1901.''

Nation needs a president with resolve

God was looking at me Perhaps thinking I was a horsefly Or a demon Or a

God

Some tunes are like a horsefly on the trail Circling close to your ears for miles, unbrushable, Though he's outside and they, buzzing unhushable, Inside.

On a Pianist's Eightieth Birthday

And finally, a rare horsefly found in northern Australia has been named after Beyonc because of its prominent golden behind.

COULD this be the year [...]

The company has commenced a multi-faceted exploration programme on its Gold Creek, Cedar-Louis and Horsefly Properties.

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