Thread subject: Diptera.info :: another larva at seepage > Psychodidae, Pericoma sp.

Posted by Stephen R on 13-12-2010 19:08
#1
I found this today at the same place as http://www.dipter...d_id=34650. Is it Psychodidae? Is there any point in taking better pictures (I collected it)?
Edited by Stephen R on 14-12-2010 16:59

Posted by atylotus on 14-12-2010 10:29
#2
it looks very much like Psychodidae, it shows posterior floating hairs and lateral appendages. In my opinion larva of Psychodidae are very hard to identify and often need high magnification of the head capsule, and the details are better seen after clearing. When I see the encrustations (or silt deposits?) on the abdomen it must be a member of Pericoma. Also this genus fits the habitat even better than other genera.
Edited by atylotus on 14-12-2010 10:30

Posted by Stephen R on 14-12-2010 16:58
#3
Yes, the slime had collected on long curled hairs on the abdomen. There are lots of adults like this around.

Posted by Gunnar M Kvifte on 14-12-2010 19:52
#4
Have you collected any of the adults?

Posted by Stephen R on 14-12-2010 22:42
#5
Yes, I collected this one, but I dropped it on the floor and it's gone Frown I'll go out and find some more.