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"Scathophaga stercoraria", commonly known as the yellow dung fly or the golden dung fly, is one of the most familiar and abundant flies in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. As its common name suggests, it is often found on the feces of large mammals, such as horses, cattle, sheep, deer, and wild boar, where it goes to breed.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jul 20, 2015. Captured Jun 4, 2015 23:37 in Nistelrodeseweg 24, 5384 PN Heesch, Netherlands.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/3.8
  • 1/250s
  • ISO110
  • 105mm