Thread subject: Diptera.info :: pupae 8 mm under bark

Posted by cebe on 19-02-2011 17:46
#1

Found those pupae under wet bark in Brussels. Diptera?

http://bru.observ...w/52379534
bru.observations.be/fotonew/5/1856395.jpg
bru.observations.be/fotonew/1/1856391.jpg
bru.observations.be/fotonew/2/1856392.jpg

thanks,
Bart

Edited by cebe on 19-02-2011 17:50

Posted by atylotus on 20-02-2011 12:58
#2

Xylomyidae, and most likely Solva marginata. The larva looks a bit like a Stratiomyidae, but has a different cuticular pattern, a differently shaped analsegment, rows of tooth like tubercles at the anterior part of some abdominal segments, but most obviously a shiny bright yellow pro- and mesothorax. Another typical feature (not seen on the photo) is the toothed anus. I guess this must be S.marginata, for the other species of Xylomyidae (Solva and Xylomya) do not occur in Belgium (www.faunaeur.org), but you have to ask that a specialist on this matter. See also the breeding effort of a Czech specimen by Miroslav (http://www.dipter...d_id=34921).

Edited by atylotus on 20-02-2011 13:05

Posted by cebe on 21-02-2011 13:24
#3

thanks,
had those adults before... An interesting English abstract in http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Documents/publikationer/620-5759-6.pdf suggests a link with the Dutch Elm-Didease who creates this kind of habitats we also have here...
Bart

Edited by cebe on 21-02-2011 13:26