Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stratiomyiidae larva?

Posted by Juergen Peters on 26-12-2005 22:00
#1
Hello!

I found this rather large (30-40 mm) larva on September 07 in a small pond in only 10 mm deep water (Ostwestfalen/Germany). It was moving rather quickly. Does it belong to the soldier flies? Thanks and a merry rest christmas!
www.diptera.info/forim/4-1090-1.jpg
Edited by Juergen Peters on 26-12-2005 22:01

Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-02-2006 08:31
#2
Yes, it does, to the Stratiomyinae (including Stratiomys, Odontomyia and Oplodontha. This gives the impression of a Stratiomys.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-02-2006 20:04
#3
Paul Beuk wrote:
Yes, it does, to the Stratiomyinae (including Stratiomys, Odontomyia and Oplodontha. This gives the impression of a Stratiomys.


Thanks, Paul!