Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Epiphragma ocellaris larva

Posted by atylotus on 10-05-2010 09:54
#1
In addition to Sundew's thread of may 9, 2010 on the beautifull adult E. ocellaris (http://www.dipter...d_id=29874), I can also show you the larva of this species. This specific larva was found under the bark of a submerged treetrunk in a forestpool (with Fagus) along the Ilmenau in Bad Bevensen, Germany on 14.iii.2009. At first sight it resembles a Tipula spec. larva in size but is has typical white (unpigmented) anal lobes, but also ventral pseudopods. The latter are most likely used for locomotion under the bark.
Edited by atylotus on 10-05-2010 09:57

Posted by atylotus on 10-05-2010 09:55
#2
and a detail of the anal lobes.

Posted by Cranefly on 10-05-2010 10:51
#3
Wonderful photo! Congratulations!Cool

Posted by Sundew on 11-05-2010 00:14
#4
What a brilliant addition to my adult! The larva is really nice but unicoloured - no beautiful squiggles here...Grin
You should add the photos to the gallery!