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Golden dung fly
Scathophaga stercoraria
36.7473, -95.9808
Field Notes
Description:
Scathophaga stercoraria are sexually dimorphic insects with an average lifespan of one to two months. The adult males of Scathophaga stercoraria are bright golden-yellow with orange-yellow fur on the front legs. Females are a little duller in color, with pronounced green-brown tinges, and no brightly colored fur on the front legs. The adults range from 5 mm to 11 mm in length, and the males are generally larger than the females. The physical features of separate Scathophaga stercoraria populations can vary greatly, due in part to the range of locations in which the species is found. Generally, they are located in cooler temperate regions, including North America, Asia, and Europe. They may also favor higher latitudes, such as the Swiss Alps, and higher altitudes, such as the Pyrenees. (information from Wikipedia)
Habitat:
Found on holly in front of the house
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