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Yellow Dung Fly

Scathophaga stercoraria

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Gelbe Dungfliege

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حيوانات
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مفصليات الأرجل
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حشرات
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ذوات الجناحين
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Scathophagidae
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Scathophaga
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Dung Fly?
The scientific name of Yellow Dung Fly is Scathophaga stercoraria. It belongs to the genus Scathophaga.
What is the conservation status of Yellow Dung Fly?
Yellow Dung Fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow Dung Fly live?
Yellow Dung Fly is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Yellow Dung Fly belong to?
Yellow Dung Fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) belongs to the genus Scathophaga, which is part of the taxonomic family Scathophagidae.
Is Yellow Dung Fly endangered?
No, Yellow Dung Fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Yellow Dung Fly belong to?
Yellow Dung Fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Scathophaga — 1 Species

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Yellow Dung Fly
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