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Posted by trana on 17-09-2021 10:08

Hello,
on tender apical leafs of rose-tree, I found two larvae with many spines.

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos289/big/_MG_1685_2000_1100.jpg

Bernard Mallet : France : Eaubonne : 95600 : 21/08/2021
Altitude : 54 m - Taille : about 10 mm (fresh larva)
Réf. : 289121

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos289/big/_MG_1687_1200_1000.jpg

Bernard Mallet : France : Eaubonne : 95600 : 21/08/2021
Altitude : 54 m - Taille : about 10 mm (fresh larva)
Réf. : 289316

Amongst Syrphidae, this larva might be Paragus or Eupeodes. Or others ?
What is your opinion ?
Trana

Posted by eklans on 17-09-2021 11:30

Hi Trana, it is probably an Eupeodes but the posterior breathing tubes are not visible enough to be sure.

Edited by eklans on 17-09-2021 11:30

Posted by trana on 17-09-2021 12:57

Thanks, Eric !
I am sorry, I don't have any better view ...