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Oryctes : France : Lille : 59000 : 26/12/2023
Altitude : NR - Taille : 7-8 mm
Réf. : 335287


Oryctes : France : Lille : 59000 : 26/12/2023
Altitude : NR - Taille : 7-8 mm
Réf. : 335288

Hello,
I found this Stratiomyidae larva in my garden in Lille (France) at the end of December.
Could it be a larva of the species Chloromyia formosa, a species that I often see flying around my garden ?
In the photos the larva is first extending then contracting for its crawling movement. Can the appearance of the anal segment correspond to the species mentioned ?
Thank you in advance for your answers.
Sincerely,
Dominique

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My first impression based on colouration is that you are correct.
The anal segment is, unfortunately, not razor-sharp.

Theo

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Thank you very much, Theo, for your answer !
Dominique