Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Larva Epistrophe

Posted by serenense7 on 27-11-2022 11:29
#1
Hello,

this is a larva of Epistrophe on a Sambucus leaf, at home in Arc-et-Senans (France, Doubs).

I previously photographed adults and eggs of Epistrophe nitidicollis, but don't know if the larva is distinguishable from that of Epistrophe eligans

thank you in advance for your informed opinion !

Posted by eklans on 27-11-2022 12:13
#2
Hello, Epistrophe sp. is correct, but it's not possible to go to species level without brilliant (microscopic) photos of the PRP (posterior respiratory process).

Posted by serenense7 on 27-11-2022 15:27
#3
Thank you for the answer.
I forgot to give the date: June 7, 2021.
I was hoping the length of the process might give some indication, but I suspected it wouldn't be enough for a sure identification.