Ultraviolet Fluorescence of a Black Horse Fly (Tabanus atratus) Larva

David Moskowitz*

*EcolSciences, Inc., 75 Fleetwood Drive, Suite 250, Rockaway, NJ 07866.

Northeastern Naturalist, Volume 33, Issue 4 (2026): N56–N58

First published early online: 14 October 2026

Abstract
Many insects fluoresce when exposed to ultraviolet light, and it is becoming a useful tool for surveys. The availability of low-cost ultraviolet flashlights and their ease of use is providing an opportunity for researchers and citizen scientists to explore fluorescence in insects. This note reports the ultraviolet fluorescence of a Tabanus atratus (Black Horse Fly) larva.

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