Horse flies

[Pudgy]

have you seen those cockchafers. Not only do they have a deeply worrying name, but they're massive

[Stolly]

have you seen those cockchafers. Not only do they have a deeply worrying name, but they're massive

[Tikeltum]

If "their proboscis is embedded in you", surely they have already bitten you ?
In any case, be careful when swatting them as you can easily force the contents of their insides into you whilst they bite you. It's best to swipe them off sideways.
I thought Gleggs was the name for Horseflies in Cumbria, so the same thing really ?

[Deeko]

I thought Gleggs was the name for Horseflies in Cumbria, so the same thing really ?

Gleggs? Is that not a chinese bakery?!