Horn flies (Haematobia irritans) taking off in flight from the back of a black baldy calf. These flies bite and draw blood and are extremely damaging

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Horn flies (Haematobia irritans) taking off in flight from the back of a black baldy calf. These flies bite and draw blood and are extremely damaging to cattle.

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Location: USA
Photo credit: © Jackie Nix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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