Tabano
Tabano is the common name used in Italian and Portuguese for horseflies, a group of large biting flies in the family Tabanidae. The term covers various genera within the group, including those known for their bold eyes and stout bodies. In English, the same insects are generally referred to as horseflies or gadflies, but tabano remains the local name in several Romance-language contexts.
Adult tabanos are robust insects with strong wings and prominent mandibles. Females, which require a blood
Life cycle and habitat: tabanos undergo complete metamorphosis, with eggs laid in clusters on vegetation near
Ecology and impact: tabanos can be significant pests to livestock, causing stress and reduced productivity due
Notes: the term tabano is primarily a linguistic designation for these insects rather than a taxonomic group