Scathophaga scybalaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
a dung fly
Scathophaga scybalaria(Linnaeus, 1758) - a dung fly, Male - anterior view - close-up - magnified - silver background

Image 0001: Male - anterior view - close-up - magnified - silver background

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Magnification macro-photographmacro-photograph
Specimen prep Fresh specimen
Lighting/focus Styrofoam cup diffuser
Background silver background
Image post-processing Stacked image (40 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS600D dSLR and MP-E 65mm x1 to x5 macro lens
Magnification factor x5
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P121098
Found as Male imago
Date 25 Jul 2015
OS grid ref SU21
Lat/Lon 50° 50' N, 1° 40' W
Location South Hants, VC11, England
Voucher 25 Jul 2015[B]
Record summary several males, on fresh cow pat in edge of stream
Associated organism on fresh dung of Bos taurus
Return to Record page Scathophaga scybalaria on 25 Jul 2015 at SU21 in South Hants
Return to Taxon page Scathophaga scybalaria
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