English: Tabanus female, lateral, and parts. Genus characteristics: 1- Large and robust tabanids. 2- Antennae have 3 segments of asymmetric shape; the outermost segment has an extension with 4 additional rings or annulations. 3- Eyes have a horizontal pattern, with green and brown colors; gap between the eyes is small; some species have simple eyes (ocelli) between the compound eyes. 4- Legs end with 2 claws, 2 pulvilli and 1 central empodium in form of a pad. 5- Wings are usually clear but may be black overall. 6- Labellum is large; piercing mouthparts are long and finely pointed. 7- Palps consist of 2 segments. 8- Mid-tibiae have spurs; fore- and hind-tibiae have no spurs.
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