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Golden Dung Fly

Scathophaga stercoraria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Diptera ›Family: Scathophagidae ›Genus: Scathophaga

About

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Dung Fly?
The scientific name of Golden Dung Fly is Scathophaga stercoraria.
What is the conservation status of Golden Dung Fly?
The Golden Dung Fly has a conservation status of NNR.
What kingdom does Golden Dung Fly belong to?
Golden Dung Fly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Golden Dung Fly belong to?
Golden Dung Fly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Golden Dung Fly belong to?
Golden Dung Fly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Golden Dung Fly belong to?
Golden Dung Fly belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Golden Dung Fly belong to?
Golden Dung Fly belongs to the family Scathophagidae.
What genus does Golden Dung Fly belong to?
Golden Dung Fly belongs to the genus Scathophaga.