Yellow Dung-fly

Scathophaga stercoraria

Description

Over all length 8 - 10mm. The male is very hairy and a mustard-yellow colour. The female is less hairy and a greener colour. The antennae are black.

Habitat

Hedgerows and woodland edge. Often seen in large numbers on cow-pats.

Status and distribution

Common throughout Britain with a westerly bias, especially in Wales. Very common on the reserve.

Best time to see

May to October.

Yellow Dung-fly - Scathophaga stercoraria - male - June 4th 2014
Yellow Dung-fly - Scathophaga stercoraria - male - June 5th 2012
Yellow Dung-fly - Scathophaga stercoraria - male - June 11th 2013
Yellow Dung-fly - Scathophaga stercoraria - male - April 24th 2005
Yellow Dung-fly - Scathophaga stercoraria - female - June 4th 2012
Yellow Dung-fly - Scathophaga stercoraria - female - May 29th 2014
Yellow Dung-fly - Scathophaga stercoraria - female - September 5th 2014
Yellow Dung-flies - Scathophaga stercoraria - mating - November 2nd 2014