Golden Dung Fly vs Semaphore Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Dung Fly | Semaphore Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scathophaga stercoraria | Poecilobothrus nobilitatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scathophagidae | Dolichopodidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| 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.
Semaphore Fly
A tiny metallic green fly where males have conspicuous white-tipped wings used in semaphore-like courtship displays. It is extremely common around garden ponds and puddles.
Did You Know?
Males stand on mud and wave their white-tipped wings like semaphore flags to attract females watching nearby.