Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Larva from polypore

Posted by iLikePhotos on 02-12-2009 11:59
#1
Hi,
I am asking for determination of this larva found in a great number in polypore growing on Alnus.
Edited by iLikePhotos on 02-12-2009 12:17

Posted by Andre on 02-12-2009 12:57
#2
Please always mention things like the date and the place etcetera...

Posted by iLikePhotos on 02-12-2009 13:17
#3
Sure,
Poland: 1.12.2009. Oak-hornbeam stands in a river valley.

Posted by Cranefly on 02-12-2009 16:04
#4
Ditomyia fasciata

Posted by Cranefly on 02-12-2009 18:45
#5
Ditomyia larvae have cylindrical body, transverse, not elongated, abdominal segments, penultimate abdominal segment bears 2 rather long pointed tubercles, carrying spiracles. The larva was described by Madwar, 1937. Biology and morphology of the immature stages of Mycetophilidae. Philos. Trans. Roy. Soc. London. B. 227.1-110.

Posted by iLikePhotos on 02-12-2009 22:50
#6
Thanks for such detailed answer and data about its biology.

Posted by pwalter on 02-12-2009 23:13
#7
This is really gallery-worthy!