What is this?

[David M]

Yesterday (9th May) whilst out on Fairwood Common on the Gower, I came across these bee-like insects on some cow dung.

Does anyone know what they are?

[Nigel Kiteley]

They're Yellow Dung Flies ( Scathophaga stercoraria ) David.

[David M]

Many thanks for that, Nigel. I don't recall ever noticing these before.

Quite attractive little critters, even if their favoured haunt is decidedly unpleasant!