Scathophaga crinita
(Coquillett, 1901)
Scathophaga crinita is a of dung fly in the Scathophagidae. It is one of approximately 30 species in the Scathophaga, a group commonly known as dung flies. Members of this genus are typically associated with animal , where feed and females lay . The larvae develop in , playing a role in decomposition.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scathophaga crinita: /skæˈθɑfəɡə ˈkrɪnɪtə/
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Similar Taxa
- Scathophaga stercorariaBoth are yellowish dung flies in the same , but S. stercoraria is larger, more widespread, and has a brighter golden coloration; S. crinita is less commonly encountered and differs in genitalia structure
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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