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Scathophaga stercoraria This is a Scathophaga stercoraria, in dutch strontvieg witch means basically Shit Fly. They like to get nectar from flowers but like you can see here can also be carnivores.  Golden dung fly,Scathophaga stercoraria Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Scathophaga stercoraria

This is a Scathophaga stercoraria, in dutch strontvieg witch means basically Shit Fly. They like to get nectar from flowers but like you can see here can also be carnivores.

    comments (3)

  1. Amazing detail.

    Dave
    Posted 9 years ago
    1. Thanks! Posted 9 years ago
  2. I see these often, yet never knew they are also carnivores. As always, incredible photography.

    PS: please don't forget to set the country.
    Posted 9 years ago

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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 JHoppenbrouwers
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By JHoppenbrouwers

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Uploaded Jun 4, 2016. Captured Jun 1, 2016 15:14.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/1.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO250