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Classification Order: Diptera – true flies Family: Scathophagidae
Phenology March to November peaking in summer.
Identification
Dimorphic Males is golden yellow with furry like body , Females have a greener appearance and is less furry.
Life Cycle
Adults aremainly carnivorous and catcheing smaller invertebrates , but also feeds on nectar. Asimplied , this fly lays its eggs mainly on cow dung .
Habitat
Common in cattle farm land and agricultural settings
Male
