Thread subject: Diptera.info :: What larva is this?
#1
Hello to all,
I'm new to this forum, but I have a question I've asked the Birdforum members.
Does anyone know what diptera this larva belongs to? They told me it's no of a sawfly. It was filmed in the Camargue (france) in september on a hot day on a dry road, so it's possible that the color derives from the fact that it's covered with dust. I don't know.
Anyone want to give it a shot?
Thanks in advance,
Andr? Jas
Netherlands
#2
Hoi Andre,
To my opinion this is a larva from a member of the Stratiomyidae, these are the so called soldierflies.
I must say that I am not 100 percent sure, but there are members of the genus
Stratiomys who have larva that look like this.
I can't tell you what species it is, maybe somebody else has an idea!
Greetings,
Posted by
Kahis on 06-10-2004 08:49
#3
Hi.
I'll second Gerard's opinion: it is a Stratiomyid larva. Larvae of this type are usually aquatic, but can survive long times (perhaps even a year) in drier conditions, and leave water for pupation.
#4
Bedankt Gerard and thanks to Kahis.
Andr
#5
Thank you Kahis for your support!
Look at this site!!
http://www.david.element.ukgateway.net/flies11soldierflies1.htm
greetings