Furcate Dung Fly (Scathophaga furcata)

Furcate Dung Fly, a reference photo — Photo: Janet Graham · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Scathophaga furcata is a species of fly in the family Scathophagidae. It is found in the Palearctic.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Furcate Dung Fly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Scathophaga spurca
Scathophaga soror

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Scathophagidae
Genus: Scathophaga
Species: Scathophaga furcata

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