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Lesser dung fly

Sepsis fulgens

Photo by Doryreed
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Field Notes

Description:

Small (2-3mm) ant mimicing fly. Black with a touch of red.

Habitat:

Common in gardens and meadows.

Notes:

Eggs are laid in dung where the larvae hatch and feed.

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PublishedApril 28, 2011

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