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deerfly: see horsefly horsefly, common name for the large hairy flies of the family Tabanidae. Male horseflies feed on pollen and nectar, but the females suck blood as well and are common pests of animals and sometimes of humans. The bites of many species are very painful. ..... Click the link for more information. . |
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The deer fly (Chrysops discalis) was the first tularemia vector to be identified and is often associated with human disease in the western United States (10-12). |
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