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Scathophaga stercoraria
Very plentiful on the bison dung. They look similar to the kelp flies I find on the beach
Bison dung on a slope overlooking the ocean
I think you found it! Thanks SukanyaDatta!
1) Looks like a fly. 2) Golden/Yellow in colour. 3) Feeds on dung.So I typed in Golden Dung Fly and see what I got!Scathophaga stercoraria (Common Yellow Dung Fly)Apparently ALSO found in Alaska.Worth a check??
Spotted on Jun 4, 2018 Submitted on Jul 21, 2018
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I think you found it! Thanks SukanyaDatta!
1) Looks like a fly. 2) Golden/Yellow in colour. 3) Feeds on dung.
So I typed in Golden Dung Fly and see what I got!
Scathophaga stercoraria (Common Yellow Dung Fly)
Apparently ALSO found in Alaska.
Worth a check??