Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Jumping fly larvae

Posted by Jim_Jobe on 20-05-2011 11:15
#1
In New Guinea in 1976 I put out some banana for bait to trap beetles but it was mainly attractive to Drosophilids. However the larvae of these when they hatched were unlike any that I've ever heard of. If disturbed they would contract into a small blob then suddenly leap into the air as if a coiled spring had been released for about 20cm or more with an audible pop! I've puzzled about them for years and wonder if there is anyone out there familiar with this habit in flies?

Posted by Sara21392 on 20-05-2011 11:26
#2
Hi
I heard it almost 3 or 4 years ago, but about some samples that they live in water of cheese..
Also I heard about their jumps and living in high osmosis pressure.. but I don't have remember about their names now, unfortunately!!?? Angry Wink

Posted by Paul Beuk on 20-05-2011 11:36
#3
Piophilidae are called 'skippers' because they have jumping larvae...

Posted by Sara21392 on 20-05-2011 14:22
#4
Paul Beuk wrote:
Piophilidae are called 'skippers' because they have jumping larvae...


Ah yes, many thanks Paul! GrinGrin

Posted by Jim_Jobe on 20-05-2011 17:34
#5
Mystery solved! Many thanks Sara and Paul.