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 Psychodid larva identification?
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| moores |
Posted on 30-06-2012 10:55
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Hi dipteran gurus. This psychodid larva was found in a New Zealand (North Island) stream - it's very distinctive, particularly the tail structures. I'd be most grateful for any suggestions about the taxon. Thanks Stephen Moore |
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| Gunnar M Kvifte |
Posted on 30-06-2012 12:20
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Rear it! |
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| moores |
Posted on 30-06-2012 22:19
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I'm afraid it's been in ethanol since the day it was collected, but since the tail structure is so distinctive (new image attached) I'd hoped that someone may recognise it. |
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| Gunnar M Kvifte |
Posted on 01-07-2012 21:40
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New Zealand's Psychodids are poorly known. The larval stage is (as far as I remember) only known for four species. This does not look like any of those. So, collect more specimens and try rearing them! |
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| moores |
Posted on 01-07-2012 23:34
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Thanks Gunnar |
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but don't see the image in the post.
