Thread subject: Diptera.info :: yellow larva of Sciaridae ? -> Mycetophilidae

Posted by Joerg Brucklacher on 07-04-2021 14:29
#1
Found 29.03.21 between rotten leaves under beeches in southern Germany, 500m
There were at least 10 individuals together. Someone said they could be Sciaridae, but all pictures I found showed greyish larvae, never that kind of yellow. Seems like a big amount of fat ?
Is there sombody who can help me to identify ?
Thank you for your answer.

Joerg Brucklacher
Forest Ranger and friend of nature
Edited by Joerg Brucklacher on 08-04-2021 12:20

Posted by Joerg Brucklacher on 07-04-2021 14:30
#2
closer

Posted by Joerg Brucklacher on 07-04-2021 14:31
#3
mandibles

Posted by atylotus on 07-04-2021 15:25
#4
This is a Mycetophilidae. The larvae have a large ventral opening of the head capsule, unlike Sciaridae. This ventral opening can be seen in the third photo
Edited by atylotus on 07-04-2021 15:33

Posted by Joerg Brucklacher on 07-04-2021 16:19
#5
great - should I be aware of them glowing in the dark ?
Or is luminiscence not their business ?

Thank you for your answer and your help.

Jörg