stable flies
Livestock-biting insects
Stable flies are biting flies that breed in decaying organic matter, especially around livestock.
Unlike houseflies, they have piercing mouthparts and feed on blood, inflicting painful bites on horses, cattle, and humans.
They're a significant pest around stables, feedlots, and beaches where seaweed accumulates: The stable flies were brutal this morning.
- bloodsuckersOrganisms feeding on plasma
- blood mealDried, powdered animal protein
- biting insectsBugs that pierce skin
- pestsBothersome insects or animals
- repellentCauses strong aversion
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