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Flies (Dung)

Scathophagidae; Muscoidea; "Dung-flies"

The name probably derives from the "Common Yellow Dung-fly", S. stercoraria, which is one of the most abundant and ubiquitous flies in many parts of the northern hemisphere.

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Dung Flies Mating
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www.diptera.info 25-Jun-2007 15:20
I think all (with black antenna) are the common Scatophaga stercoraria. I'm not sure if IMG_6950s.jpg also is the same species. Probably a Scatophaga sp. Presuming these are from Europe.
Mario Weusten17-May-2006 20:31
Great gallery
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