How to Identify Scathophagidae
Scathophagidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Scathophagidae Species
Scathophaga stercoraria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Scathophaga stercoraria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Scathophaga stercoraria, the yellow dung fly, is a widespread model species comm…
Scathophaga furcata (Say, 1823)
Scathophaga furcata (Say, 1823)
Scathophaga furcata is a Palearctic dung-eating fly species that is an important…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Scathophagidae?
Scathophagidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Scathophagidae?
Scathophagidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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