What are Horse Flies?
Horse flies are a larger and somewhat noisy type of fly that is found in many places around the world. Sometimes known as a gadfly or March fly, the wider family of horse flies include over three thousand different varieties. In some parts of the world, horse flies are known for pollinating various types of flora while in other places they are considered no more than a nuisance. One of the more distinguishing features of the horse fly is the painful bite that is administered by some species. While it is true that many types of flying pests are capable of biting by puncturing the skin with a needle-like protrusion, horse flies are equipped with mandibles shaped with serrated edges. This makes it possible for the horse fly to actually rip into the skin and slice away a portion of the top layer of flesh. While horse flies tend to feed on the blood that wells up in the wound, they are also capable of slicing off a tiny section of skin and feeding on that severed portion as well. As with ma
