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Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 244 No. 244 |

Golden Dung Fly
Golden Dung Fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) – species of family “Dung Flies“

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. The distribution of S. stercoraria is likely influenced by human agriculture, especially in Northern Europe and North...

Ancestry Graph

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This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „Dance of love — our exclusive interview“ Lisa and Linus, two large dragonflies, share their personal mating experiences, often described as a dance, shedding light on the associated challenges and misunderstandings.

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Dance of love — our exclusive interview

„Golden Dung Fly“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily