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Dung flies mating - male - female
Copyright © 2004 David A Burke

Dung flies mating - Male Female
5200 ft elevation, Park County, Wyoming, USA
August 29, 2004
I have to brag -- Never thought I would get so excited about dung flies. (according to Paul on my Dec 29th posting of a single fly). Thank you, Paul. Whether this is Sarcophagidae, genus Sarcophaga, or --- Scatophagidae, genus Scatopaga, or, another spelling, Scathophagidae, Scathophaga (as suggested by Robin). I have to share this image with you. Taken the same day, same place, must be more dung flies. They obviously had a good day.
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Contributed by David A Burke on 30 December, 2004 - 7:38pm
Last updated 19 February, 2005 - 12:41pm

dung flies
Nice shot. Although the mouthparts of these flies always look like that, it appears as though their "tongues are hanging out" in your photo - comical because it seems appropriate for the activity.
I'm sure that Paul's mention of Sarcophagidae was unintentional, caused by seeing the word Sarcophagid in the title of your previous post. Of course, Sarcophagidae are flesh flies (sarcos=flesh), and Scatophagidae are dung flies (scat=dung).
… Robin McLeod, 31 December, 2004 - 1:08am login or register to post comments

 
dung vs. flesh
Thanks for all your help, Paul and Robin. My love for photography has taken me to new levels. Now I need to find a flesh fly.
Dave
… David A Burke, 31 December, 2004 - 10:57am login or register to post comments

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