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Old 05-01-2007, 12:26 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting
Simulium vittatum Zetterstedt - This species is strictly a nuisance attacking horses and cattle, but not humans.
These are listed as Black Fly; not Horse Fly...
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2167.html

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Originally Posted by LilacHill
And that's a crock. I spend enough time out there with my horses to be able to tell you the bugs bothering them also like humans!
The Black Fly love the eye area on anything in the animal kingdom

Also, apparently Merrymeeting has yet to encounter the dreaded Horse Fly. Unlike some Forum members, they think I'm sweet - they just can't seem to get enough of me.

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