Golden Dung Fly vs Ewingi Japygid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Dung Fly | Ewingi Japygid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scathophaga stercoraria | Catajapyx ewing |
| Order | Diptera | Diplura |
| Family | Scathophagidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ewingi Japygid
A predatory dipluran found in soils of the southeastern United States. It uses its forceps-like cerci to capture small soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It uses its pincer-like cerci to grab prey, much like an earwig.