Scathophaga frigida
(Coquillett, 1900)
Scathophaga frigida is a of dung fly in the Scathophagidae, described by Coquillett in 1900. The Scathophaga comprises flies commonly known as dung flies or yellow dung flies, though specific details about S. frigida's remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded from North America with limited observational data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scathophaga frigida: //skæˈθɒfəɡə ˈfrɪdʒɪdə//
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse; the has been documented in the western United States based on limited collection records.
Similar Taxa
- Scathophaga stercorariaThe common yellow dung fly, a widespread and well-studied that shares the yellow coloration typical of the , but S. frigida can be distinguished by specific morphological details in the original description
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'frigida' (Latin for 'cold') may refer to preference or collection circumstances, though the original description has not been consulted for confirmation.