Tabanidae

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf family
gptkbp:canSupport diseases to livestock
gptkbp:has large eyes
distinctive coloration
a complex life cycle
a significant impact on livestock health
a worldwide distribution
larval stages in aquatic environments
strong wings
varied diet in larvae
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tabanidae
gptkbp:includes species_such_as_Tabanus_and_Chrysops
gptkbp:isA horsefly
gptkbp:isActiveIn daytime
gptkbp:isAttendedBy climate change
habitat destruction
gptkbp:isAvenueFor carbon dioxide
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy sexual dimorphism
robust body
gptkbp:isConsidered pests in agriculture
a nuisance in outdoor activities
a vector for pathogens
important in veterinary science
gptkbp:isDescribedAs scientific literature
gptkbp:isFoundIn various habitats
tropical and temperate regions
forests, grasslands, and wetlands
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn agricultural pest management
animal behavior studies
pollination activities
gptkbp:isKnownFor aggressive feeding behavior
biting behavior
cause irritation to humans
have a complex mating ritual
have a significant economic impact
have a strong flight ability
have a wide range of hosts
their painful bites
their role in ecosystems.
gptkbp:isMonitoredBy disease control
gptkbp:isPartOf biodiversity studies
ecosystem dynamics
food webs
the food chain
order_Diptera
gptkbp:isRelatedTo other fly families
gptkbp:isStudiedIn entomology
their ecological roles
their evolutionary biology
gptkbp:isSubjectTo predation by birds
gptkbp:isUsedIn biological research
gptkbp:services blood of mammals