Bush Fly vs Golden Dung Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bush Fly | Golden Dung Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Musca vetustissima | Scathophaga stercoraria |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Scathophagidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bush Fly
Australia's most iconic nuisance fly, swarming around faces to feed on moisture. It breeds in cattle dung across the Australian outback.
Did You Know?
The classic 'Aussie salute' — waving a hand in front of the face — exists because of this fly.
Golden Dung Fly
A common furry yellow fly that gathers on fresh cow dung to mate and hunt.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely competitive and wrestle each other for access to females on dung pats.