Minute Flies with humpback Antennae as long as body
The galls appear as unnatural swellings on plant stems or leaves. Each species of these flies has a specific-shaped gall, made on a specific type of plant, and at a specific place on the plant.
Horse and Deer Flies (Tabanidae) ½″ to 1″ in length Head is hemispherical in shape Large eyes, occupy entire head
The mouth of these flies is designed to puncture the skin and draw blood. They frequently are pests, with a special fondness for bathers.
Robber Flies (Asilidae)
Large flies Hind body narrower than forebody Head hollowed out between eyes
Robber Flies do not bother human beings but they attack other insects, often larger than themselves, in mid-air.
