Scathophaga spurca
(Meigen, 1826)
Scathophaga spurca is a of dung fly in the Scathophagidae, order Diptera. The Scathophaga includes species commonly known as dung flies, with the well-known Scathophaga stercoraria (golden dung fly) being a familiar example. S. spurca was described by Meigen in 1826 and is currently accepted as a valid species. Distribution records indicate presence in Norway and Sweden.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scathophaga spurca: /skæˈθɒfəɡə ˈspɜːrkə/
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Distribution
Recorded as present in Norway and Sweden based on GBIF distribution data. Specific details about range extent within these countries are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
Scathophaga spurca belongs to the Scathophaginae within Scathophagidae. The Scathophagidae (dung flies) is part of the large order Diptera. The Scathophaga contains multiple , though S. stercoraria is the most frequently referenced in literature due to its widespread distribution and distinctive golden coloration. S. spurca appears less frequently in published studies compared to its .
Data Limitations
Available sources provide minimal -specific information for S. spurca. GBIF records confirm its occurrence in Scandinavia, and Catalogue of Life and NCBI verify its taxonomic status. iNaturalist reports 133 observations, suggesting the species is documented but not extensively studied. No field guide or detailed biological treatment was found in the provided context, which focused primarily on North (Orthoptera: Acrididae) rather than European dipterans.