Phenology of the Horse Flies (Diptera, Tabanidae) From the Central Balkan Mount

Abstract

The study was conducted in the Central Balkan Mountains in the 2010-2013 periods. On the basis of new and literature data it was summarized that the tabanid fauna in the region is represented by 41 species of 10 genera. The species Tabanus leleani Austen, 1920 is reported for the first time for the fauna of Bulgaria. The phenological features of 31 species of tabanids registered during the study in the region have been analyzed. The terms of activity of the most common tabanid species have been confirmed. The flight period of Tabanus sudeticus Zeller, 1842 in Bulgaria (from the middle of June to the middle of August) are marked.