Sunday 3 October 2010

This is horse sh*t

Yes folks, it really is!

And the point is that I have always wondered what the yellow/brown flies are that are attracted to these piles of dung. Well, they are Scathophaga stercoraria, known as the Common Yellow Dung Fly . So now you know. They feed on small insects on the dung and lay their eggs within.

Scathophaga stercoraria
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  1. Birding about Northumberland4 October 2010 at 15:00

    Fascinating stuff and good photos
    Michelle

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  2. Johnnykinson4 October 2010 at 16:42

    A crap posting.
    At least when they land on my sandwiches i know what they are now.
    John

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  3. Tim Sexton4 October 2010 at 16:54

    Hi Johnny. They are attracted to dung so you might want to check what's in those sarnies!

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