What kind of insect is this?

[phibob808]

It’s an annoying biting fly of some sort. What is it and how do I keep them off me and my animals?


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[DRT]

Deer fly. DEET

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[meltingfeather]

That there's a striped deer fly.
Family: Tabanidae
Genus: Chrysops

Wearing hats helps to deter them.
Witch hazel, peppermint, clove, lemongrass, citronella, tea tree, rosemary, eucalyptus (the usual suspects) are typical ingredients in homemade repellents.
Repellant recipes
Be aware that repellents, including DEET, are notoriously ineffective against these flies.

[BTLowry]

We call them deer or sand flies

Little devils pack a bite

[White Falcon]

I put a fly strip around the band of my straw yard hat, Gets them!