Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae larvae in soil?

Posted by Britzie on 15-12-2014 11:50
#1
Dear Diptera Experts,
We have found these larvae in the soil of a forest nursery in Northern Germany mid of December 2014. The larvae are about 20 mm. Since in some places, the Abies liners have heavily damaged roots, I wonder if these larvae could be responsible? Does anyone know what they are?
Thank you for your help!
Britzie
Edited by Britzie on 16-12-2014 15:09

Posted by Britzie on 15-12-2014 12:12
#2
picture of head

Posted by Britzie on 15-12-2014 12:13
#3
picture of rear end

Posted by atylotus on 15-12-2014 14:11
#4
Looks like Asilidae to me. Smith (1989) gives a key for the tribes
http://www.royens...inText.pdf
and
http://www.royens...sIndex.pdf

Posted by Britzie on 16-12-2014 15:08
#5
Thank you Atylotus, also for the links to the pdf files. With the help of the key, i tried to figure out at least the subfamily, but am not sure.