Scathophaga stercoraria

Yellow Dung Fly, Golden Dung Fly

The yellow dung fly can grow to a length of up to 12 millimeters. It feeds on other flies, nectar and pollen.

Scientific name

Scathophaga stercoraria

Family

Dung Flies (Scathophagidae)

Distribution

Asia, Europe, North America

Habitats

Meadows, pastures

Food

The adult flies feed on other flies, nectar and pollen, the larvae feed on the larvae of other flies.