Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pupa of Bradysia?

Posted by Thomas Brand on 01-11-2013 09:37
#1
Hi,

is this a pupa of Bradysia spec., Sciaridae?
It was found in peat substrate in a production farm for ornamentals. Sciaridae are quite common in this habitat, but comparibly few adults and larvae were observed in this case.

Thanks for verification!
Thomas

Posted by Tony Irwin on 01-11-2013 11:21
#2
No, this is a beetle pupa - possibly Atheta (Staphylinidae) - occasionally used for biological control of Sciaridae. Perhaps it's working!