Thread subject: Diptera.info :: What this is. Microdon sp. (larva)

Posted by Pentti Ketola on 01-07-2014 04:52
#1
Hi,
Does anybody know what this is?
I took the photo on 3.May.2007
Size 10mm.

Regards Pentti
Edited by Pentti Ketola on 01-07-2014 15:26

Posted by atylotus on 01-07-2014 06:29
#2
Microdon sp. (Syrphidae) larva
The fused posterior spiracles (this brown tube) is typical for Syrphidae.
Edited by atylotus on 01-07-2014 06:30

Posted by ValerioW on 01-07-2014 06:46
#3
Where did you find it? Was still near an ants' nest?

Posted by Pentti Ketola on 01-07-2014 08:16
#4
Hi,
Does anybody know what this is?
I took the photo on 9 May 2007

Regards Pentti

Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-07-2014 08:36
#5
Empty puparia of Microdon.

Posted by ValerioW on 01-07-2014 08:52
#6
Penti, which was the substrate where you found them? Seems something cribriform-rusty.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-07-2014 09:06
#7
Looks like dead wood that may have been infested with ants...

Posted by Pentti Ketola on 01-07-2014 09:48
#8
I found them beneath the bark of this rotten pine stump.


regards, Pentti.
Edited by Pentti Ketola on 01-07-2014 15:20

Posted by ValerioW on 01-07-2014 09:57
#9
Perfect! I think they pupated really near the nest.