Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Limoniidae and.....
Posted by
Jaso on 18-10-2006 15:33
#1
In another sample of a high intertidal saltmarsh along the Scheldt estuary (Belgium), I found besides Ceratopogonidae and 2 Limoniidae (see picture) another larva (the one on top of the photo).
Perhaps a four-lobbed Limoniidae or Dolichopodidae?
Any idea?,
Jan
#2
Dolichopodidae, probably
Hydrophorus
Posted by
Jaso on 19-10-2006 13:53
#3
Thanks for your help, Tony!
A photo of the anal segment included. Brings this confirmation for Hydrophorus?
Jan
Posted by
Kahis on 19-10-2006 15:41
#4
I don't think we should commit into any genus name, since the larvae of some genera of dolichopodids living in this habitat are still completely unknown. But
Hydrophorus isn't a bad bet.
#5
As Kahis says, we can't be certain, even with a specimen - many of the larvae of different genera look very similar, so until they are all described, we can only say "possibly" or "probably"!
