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Golden Dung Fly

Scathophaga stercoraria

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Field Notes

Description:

A golden fly with long legs and red eyes, Scathophaga stercoraria is unmistakable.

Habitat:

Found in a somewhat shady area near some deciduous trees.

Notes:

Lifer! I was pretty excited to see this fly! It was quite large.

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