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 What larva is this?
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| Andre Jas |
Posted on 04-10-2004 10:40
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Hello to all, I'm new to this forum, but I have a question I've asked the Birdforum members. Does anyone know what diptera this larva belongs to? They told me it's no of a sawfly. It was filmed in the Camargue (france) in september on a hot day on a dry road, so it's possible that the color derives from the fact that it's covered with dust. I don't know. Anyone want to give it a shot? Thanks in advance, Andr? Jas Netherlands  |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 05-10-2004 22:06
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Hoi Andre, To my opinion this is a larva from a member of the Stratiomyidae, these are the so called soldierflies. I must say that I am not 100 percent sure, but there are members of the genus Stratiomys who have larva that look like this. I can't tell you what species it is, maybe somebody else has an idea! Greetings, Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| Kahis |
Posted on 06-10-2004 08:49
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Hi. I'll second Gerard's opinion: it is a Stratiomyid larva. Larvae of this type are usually aquatic, but can survive long times (perhaps even a year) in drier conditions, and leave water for pupation. |
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| Andre Jas |
Posted on 07-10-2004 12:24
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Bedankt Gerard and thanks to Kahis. Andr |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 15-10-2004 13:04
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Thank you Kahis for your support! Look at this site!! http://www.david.element.ukgateway.net/flies11soldierflies1.htm greetings Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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but don't see the image in the post.
