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Yellow Dung Fly - Scathophaga stercoraria

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Yellow Dung Fly Yellow Dung Fly - Scathophaga stercoraria dylan Laundry Lane 14 Sep 2021, 12:48 p.m. 13 Sep 2021, 3:15 p.m.
Yellow Dung Fly Yellow Dung Fly - Scathophaga stercoraria dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 27 Mar 2021, 2:26 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:41 p.m.
Yellow Dung Fly Yellow Dung Fly - Scathophaga stercoraria dylan Walton Common 28 Jan 2024, 7:23 p.m. 28 Jan 2024, 3:58 p.m.
Yellow Dung Fly Yellow Dung Fly - Scathophaga stercoraria dylan Northern Lower Failand 26 Apr 2022, 2:59 p.m. 24 Apr 2022, 3:09 p.m.
Yellow Dung Fly Yellow Dung Fly - Scathophaga stercoraria dylan Petherbridge Way Open Space to Bonnington Walk 11 Nov 2022, 2:01 p.m. 5 May 2022, 3:19 p.m.
Yellow Dung Fly Yellow Dung Fly - Scathophaga stercoraria dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 27 Mar 2021, 2:26 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:41 p.m.

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Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: anywhere with dung e.g. farmland, allotments, gardens etc. Diet: carnivorous - catches smaller insects, also eats nectar. Lays eggs mainly on cow pats. Flight period: March to November.