Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae larva > T irrorata

Posted by pwalter on 11-04-2009 14:10
#1
Hi, this spectacular larva was found in decaying yew wood. W-Hungay, April.
Edited by pwalter on 12-04-2009 12:36

Posted by pwalter on 11-04-2009 14:11
#2
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Posted by Roger Thomason on 11-04-2009 14:57
#3
Good God it's Tony Irwin again Grin. The man is everywhere.
Or at least his avatar.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 11-04-2009 15:12
#4
LOLGrin

Posted by Tony Irwin on 11-04-2009 17:43
#5
No, it's not me .. I don't use that much make-up!!

Posted by Roger Thomason on 11-04-2009 20:11
#6
That's not what I heard. Funny place Norfolk...Ah....it's the wife/partner, whatever....match made in heaven.
Roger

Sorry for mucking up your thread Walter...at least it's getting a lot of hits so you might get a sensible answer eventually.
Edited by Roger Thomason on 11-04-2009 20:22

Posted by Cranefly on 12-04-2009 07:46
#7
Tipulidae, Tipula irrorata. Widespread in Europe, larvae are known from moss, on surface of strongly decayed fallen trees and tree stumps, in decayed wood inside tree holes and bases of broken branches.

Posted by pwalter on 12-04-2009 12:36
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Thank You very much Cranefly for the extensive answer!

@ Roger: No problem Smile