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Diptera.info :: Which larva?
Posted by
kurt
on 17-04-2009 17:17
#1
Is this 3 mm long a lepidoptera larva?
Is it possible to tell family?
Photo from Kramfors Sweden 62,56N 17,47E 15 april 2009
Thanks for your help in advance
Regards
Kurt Holmqvist
Posted by
Rui Andrade
on 17-04-2009 17:49
#2
Dermestidae larva (Coleoptera), I think.
Posted by
kurt
on 17-04-2009 17:57
#3
Tanks for your suggestion Rui
I have one more shot but it is not possible to upload it just now.
Kurt Holmqvist
Posted by
Juergen Peters
on 17-04-2009 19:18
#4
Rui Andrade wrote:
Dermestidae larva (Coleoptera), I think.
Most likely
Anthrenus sp.
.
Posted by
John Bratton
on 18-04-2009 12:49
#5
... and therefore best squashed if you have an insect collection.
Posted by
kurt
on 18-04-2009 19:59
#6
Thank you Juergen and John for determination and advice.
Kurt Holmqvist