Yellow Dung Fly - Scathophaga stercoraria
Description
The male is golden yellow, whilst the female has a greener appearance and is less furry.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
It is very common in cattle farming areas.
When to see it
March to November peaking in summer.
Life History
The adult fly is mainly carnivorous and catches smaller insects, though also eats nectar. As the name suggests, this fly lays its eggs mainly on cowpats.
UK Status
Very common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland
David NichollsLucas' Marsh NR28 April 2007male
David Nicholls20 Acre Piece23 May 2014female
John CranfieldFleckney Garden118 September 2004female
Graham CalowSapcote26 September 2013mating pair
David NichollsWirlybones Wood, Ratby24 May 2008
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Graham CalowSapcote26 September 2013mating pair
David NichollsBardon Hill05 May 2006
David NichollsJubilee Walk, Leire29 March 2011female
HAPeacockBilla Barra21 July 2012
HAPeacockCity Farm - Sheep Field Path26 June 2012
David Nicholls20 Acre Piece NR28 May 2010
Graham CalowBroughton Astley24 June 2011male
Graham CalowSapcote26 September 2013mating pair
Graham CalowSapcote19 April 2011male
David NichollsRutland Water, Egleton NR24 September 2004mating pair
LostashWhetstone Village20 April 2011
David NichollsRatby Village Pond05 May 2011
David NichollsFosse Meadows08 July 2011
David NichollsCossington11 October 2011
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley13 November 2011
Barbara CooperLong Clawson28 May 2012
HAPeacockLeicester Garden28 May 2012
HAPeacockLeicester Garden28 May 2012
HAPeacockRiver Soar - St Marys Mill14 June 2012
HAPeacockRiver Soar - St Marys Mill14 June 2012
HAPeacockThe Orchards26 June 2012
HAPeacockCity Farm - Cow Field26 June 2012
HAPeacockBilla Barra21 July 2012
Graham CalowSapcote garden106 August 2012
Alan SemperHarby garden22 August 2012
David GouldThe Spearwort Fields18 May 2013
HAPeacockLeicester Garden21 June 2013
