Deer fly
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Deer flies (Chrysops spp.) are insects of the Tabanidae family that can be pests of cattle, horses, and humans.
Deer flies are similar to horse flies, being smaller, having colored eyes, and with dark bands across their wings. While female deer flies feed on blood, males instead collect pollen. When feeding, females use their knife-like mandibles and maxillae to make a cross-shaped incision and then lap up the blood. They are potential vectors of Tularemia and loa loa filariasis. The bite becomes painful immediately. The best way to treat a bite is with alcohol to prevent infection.
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