A horsefly bite, caused by a fly of the Tabanidae family, is painful but usually harmless, causing a raised, red area of skin known as a weal. Uncomplicated cases can usually be treated at home ...

Some might even bleed. Blackfly bites also might swell. (Pictured here is a horse fly bite.) Symptoms to note: More often than not, fly bites are going to hurt. After the pain subsides ...

However, a severe allergic reaction to flea bites is rare. Fleas can transmit diseases such as typhus and Yersinia pestis. Horsefly bites may take a long time to heal because the insect cuts into ...

A Museum fly expert explains what is going on. Often large, persistent and painful, a bite from a horsefly is an experience unlikely to be forgotten. But why do horseflies seem to appear more in the ...

Stay comfortable and enjoy the outdoors with our expert recommendations for dealing with mosquito, midge, and horsefly bites. The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you ...