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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 Mike van Harn
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By Mike van Harn

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Uploaded Jun 21, 2017. Captured Jun 14, 2017 11:37 in Veilingweg 19, 1611 BN Bovenkarspel, Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 5DS R
  • f/9.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO100
  • 180mm