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Scathophagidae species ?
steveplant
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Posted on 19-11-2010 23:47
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 Hello all, this morning I spotted this which I suspect is a Scathophagidae species although you guys might know better ?

It wa scold and the fly was quite wet but repeatedly attempted and failed to fly away.

Any suggestions to the precise species welcome.

Thanks,

Steve
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 S. stercoraria I think...they come in some odd colour schemes!
 
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 S. stercoraria is correct. Bye, Niels.
 
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