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Posted by ernestovp85 on 27-05-2011 08:13

Hello everyone again!
I collected this larvae from a bromeliad (phytotelmata) in a cloud forest (aprox. 2000 meters above sea level) in Ecuador. The larvae (or is it a pupae?) is somewhat sclerotized, and has a triangular shape that can not be appreciated in the picture; it also has a clear and light brown coloration.
Thank you in advance!

Edited by ernestovp85 on 07-06-2011 22:28

Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-05-2011 08:46

There is something that looks a bit like a cecid spatula - triangular shape might also fit Cecidomyiidae, but the long posterior spiracles are not typical.
What size is it?

Posted by ernestovp85 on 27-05-2011 09:27

Hi Tony!
I'll attach another pic with a scale bar so you can check up the size of the larvae.