I heard horseflies bite people. Is that true?

Question

If so, would the disease carry to human? I know they bite domesticated animals, cows, and pigs. Thanks for the help. I want to know if I should fear them or not. They are huge and scary looking. Mature answers only.

Answer 1

Yes, and their bites are painful. They tend to stay away from light. I have never heard of them carrying diseases. All they do is drink blood.

Answer 2

Yeah they do bite people one time when i was younger i got one on my eye but i got it off before it bit me it wasnt fun i dont think they spread desieses but they maybe could

Answer 3

It is true. You should avoid them.

Answer 4

Yes, bite people. Horseflies and deerflies (related) give painful bites due to type of mouthparts - (think of scissor blades scicing up and down). Can carry disease and parasite but very very rare in US. Can carry Trpanasome - primarily Cent Aerica and SA, also can (not US) carry a form of anthrax.

From a realistic point - in US -not disease or parasite risk, but does hurt. Larval stage develops in faster moving streams, so thats usually where you find the most.