Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Four Larvae

Posted by Stephen on 21-09-2006 11:58
#1
Is it possible to tell what kind of larvae these are? I would be glad even to know the Order.

Found under the bark of a fallen branch, in very early Spring (9 March 2006), West Virginia USA.

There were hundreds and hundreds present.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 21-09-2006 14:36
#2
Well, the order is easy: Diptera. Family, now that is more tricky. With hundreds present: Lonchaeidae?

Posted by Stephen on 21-09-2006 21:50
#3
Thanks, Paul! I neglected to add that these measured 5.0 mm long.

Posted by Cranefly on 23-11-2008 10:24
#4
Otitidae