Detail of a Yellow Dung Fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) perched on a fading Bluebell Flower (Hyacinthoides non scripta),

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Macro detail of a Yellow Dung fly resting on a fading Bluebell flower at the end of May. These are one of the most common flies in Britain, particularly in cattle farming areas where it breeds in cow dung, although it can be found anywhere. It will breed on dung from many animals, including dogs, horses and deer. The males are golden yellow and furry, whilst females are green/grey and bristly. The adult fly is mainly carnivorous and catches smaller insects, though also eats nectar.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Great Torrington, Devon, England. Europe
Photo credit: © John Insull / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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